HPC Reference¶
Key technical information for using UCT HPC¶
This section provides factual, system-specific information about the UCT High Performance Computing (HPC) service.
Use this section to:
- look up hostnames, storage paths, and system behaviour
- understand how the scheduler works
- check software availability and module usage
- review GPU access conditions
- understand service policies and constraints
What this section includes¶
Access and hostnames¶
Information about:
- how to connect to HPC
- login hostnames
- on-campus and off-campus access requirements
Storage and file systems¶
Details about:
/homeand/scratch- what each storage area is for
- storage limits and expected usage
Scheduler and job submission¶
Reference information about:
- how jobs are managed
- scheduler concepts (queues, resources)
- job output behaviour
GPU access and partitions¶
Information about:
- GPU-enabled resources
- how GPU access is granted
- relevant constraints and expectations
Software and modules¶
Details about:
- available software environments
- how software is organised on the system
- module system basics
Graphical applications¶
Information about:
- running graphical tools on HPC
- X11 forwarding and limitations
Policies and service conditions¶
Key rules and expectations, including:
- acceptable use
- restrictions on usage
- responsibilities of users
How this differs from other sections¶
- Services (HPC) → explains what HPC is and when to use it
- How-to guides → show how to complete specific tasks
- Reference (this section) → provides the technical details you may need while working
When to use this section¶
Use this section when:
- you need exact system details
- you want to understand how something works under the hood
- you are troubleshooting or configuring workflows
If you are trying to complete a task, start with:
Related sections¶
- HPC service overview →
Services > HPC - Running analyses →
Tasks - Step-by-step guides →
How-to - Getting help →
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