Hello Brian, et al.,
I understand the need to move. I am working on sifting through
BLAST data and ask that the dates of the moves and computers
being off-line are posted here. I would like a 3-day notice if
possible. But more important is that they are off-line for as little
a time as possible.
Tim
Brian McAllister wrote:
>Work is underway to move the BLAST computer farm (including blast02 and
>blast05) in order to clear the SHCB for the new Tier 2 computing facility.
>The new space should be ready some time this week and other parties
>involved would like to start moving the computers immediately.
>
>Once we start, systems could be offline for up to a week. Individual
>computers may be available earlier but will likely be usable only to access
>data local to them. Given the problems associated with auto-mounted
>filesystems being unavailable, my preference would be to wait until all
>systems are online before restoring access.
>
>I had hoped to provide more notice on this but the project went from "no
>money, do nothing" to "finish ASAP" very quickly. We are prepared to delay
>the move if there is urgent need for access in the immediate future. If
>there are individual systems that should have higher priority please let us
>know.
>
>----
>Brian McAllister Senior Software Engineer
>mcallister@mit.edu Bates Research & Engineering Center
>(617) 253-9537 Middleton, MA
>
>
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