The BIOINFO platform is now responsible for managing the “Cluster-SSS” system

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The Health Sciences Sector (SSS) has invested in a large-capacity storage system intended for the long-term preservation of scientific data.
An increasing number of fields in biology generate massive amounts of data—such as next-generation sequencing, proteomics, or imaging. This storage system is designed to handle this ever-growing data volume and to ensure easy access, analysis, transfer, and backup, while guaranteeing data security.
Each research group and platform within the sector has its own dedicated shared folder, and a range of services is provided (specialized shared folders, large-volume data transfers).

A high-performance computing cluster is also part of this infrastructure, ensuring easy access to the stored data without needing to transfer them outside the sector. The installed software and available resources (processors, memory, GPUs) are tailored to common applications in bioinformatics and medical biology.

The Cluster-SSS also offers virtualization capabilities. This means that, upon request, virtual machines (VMs) can be created with an assigned number of processors, a set amount of memory (RAM), and storage space.
Thus, if a research group or technology platform needs a computer/server for specific purposes over a given period, such a VM can be provided instead of purchasing a dedicated physical machine.

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Contact : Raphaël Helaers, Pr Laurent Gatto - BIOINFO platform