Tape storage

Service of Kiel University

The tape storage at the CRC is an ideal solution for researchers who need a lot of space for their research data and don’t need to access it often. It’s a convenient way to store and share data with others in the CRC. Just keep in mind, the tape storage doesn’t have automatic backup by the computing center, so it’s important for you to make copies of your data to keep it safe.

Access

Instructions for accessing the tape storage can be found here.

Note

Access is only permitted for members of CRC1461 and must be requested.

The service can only be accessed from the university network. Therefore, a VPN connection is required for connections from locations outside the university (e.g. from home).

For more information, see the computing centre’s official service information.

Backups

No data backup.

Recommendations

• The top level of the project network drive contains directories for each project group. It is important that you add your data to the corresponding folder of your project group to ensure proper organisation and access for your colleagues. This will also help keep the project drive tidy and efficient for all users.

• Please follow the established guidelines for file and folder naming to ensure efficient and organised data management.

• When storing large data, it is recommended to compress the files to optimise the storage space. If you have too large data, please reach out to the CRC staff for further assistance.