In addition to the basic supply system bwUniCluster, there are four research high-performance computing clusters, or bwForClusters for short, on HPC performance level 3 (Tier-3) in Baden-Württemberg, which serve to supply different scientific fields with computing time. Currently, the 4 bwForClusters cover the following areas:
| Scientific area | bwForCluster |
| Theoretical Chemistry, Condensed matter physics and Quantum physics | JUSTUS in Ulm |
| Structural and Systems Biology, Medical Science, Soft Matter, Computational Humanities | Helix in Heidelberg |
| Neurosciences, Micro System Engineering, Materials Science and Particle Physics | NEMO in Freiburg |
| Bioinformatics, Geosciences and Astrophysics | BinAC in Tübingen |
Access
The access authorization to these systems is two-tiered, for a detailed description see bwHPC-Wiki.
The general authorization to use these systems is regulated by each state university for its employees (see bwForCluster-Entitlement). KIT members receive the access authorization by a separate activation of their KIT account, which is requested with an appropriate form at the Service Desk.
The use of one of the bwForClusters also requires a short description and the positive decision of the computing project. The application is made via the Baden-Württemberg Central Application Site (ZAS).
Support
For questions regarding access and use of bwForCluster:
- Email address: bwforcluster-hotline ∂does-not-exist.lists kit edu
Important information for the use of bwForCluster
Hotline by e-mail, phone and ticket system
- Ticket system: www.bwhpc.de/supportportal