UCR Research Computing

Ursa Major research workstations are utilizing advanced technology to help advance research in a wide range of disciplines. These workstations are equipped with high-performance processors, large memory capacity, and high-speed storage systems to support the demands of complex research projects. The workstations are designed to provide a powerful and reliable environment for researchers to analyze data, develop models, and run simulations.

Reach out to the Research Computing team to help you get your lab up and running today. research-computing@ucr.edu

One of the major research disciplines that could benefit from Ursa Major workstations is life sciences. Researchers in this field can use the workstations to perform complex genomic analyses, protein structure predictions, and molecular simulations. The workstations provide a fast and efficient environment for researchers to process large amounts of data and develop new insights into biological systems.

Another research discipline that could benefit from Ursa Major workstations is materials science. Researchers in this field can use the workstations to perform complex simulations of material behavior, including mechanical and thermal properties, to design new materials and improve existing ones. The workstations provide a powerful environment for researchers to develop new materials and advance their research in this field.

The cost of using Ursa Major research workstations is free for our researchers, making it an attractive option for those seeking high-performance computing resources. By offering access to these powerful workstations, we are helping to advance research in a wide range of disciplines, and promoting collaboration and innovation within the scientific community.

Some amaizing ways Ursa Major Research Workstations are amazing:

Customizable Configurations: Ursa Major’s VMs offer flexibility in CPU core count, CPU type, and RAM size, enabling researchers to tailor their systems to their unique research requirements.
Cost-Effective Baseline: Basic Ursa Major VMs (e2-standard-2) are provided at no cost under the Tier 1 subsidy, allowing researchers to save on the cost of buying and maintaining low-end hardware.
OS Flexibility: Researchers have a range of operating system options available on Ursa Major’s VMs, allowing them to choose the one that best fits their needs.
Persistence for Containers: Ursa Major’s VMs offer container persistence, allowing researchers to store data, results, and configurations even if the VM is shut down.
GPU Options (Tier 2 Recharge): Ursa Major offers various GPU options (A100, L4, T4) for demanding graphical or computational workloads. Note: Cloud GPUs are not covered by the university subsidy and require a Tier 2 Direct Recharge agreement. For no-cost GPU access, please utilize the UCR HPCC.
Scalability: Ursa Major’s VMs offer easy scalability, so researchers can add more CPU power, memory, or GPUs (via Tier 2) as their needs change.
Reliability: Ursa Major’s VMs are dependable and backed by strong support, giving researchers the peace of mind that their systems will be operational when needed.