Introduction
Miami University offers High Performance Computing (HPC) services, frequently called the RedHawk Research Cluster, to support research. teaching, and data-intensive projects that require advanced computing power beyond what a typical desktop or laptop can provide. HPC enables users to run large-scale simulations, analyze big data sets, and process complex scientific calculations efficiently and securely.
Capabilities, Benefits and Constraints
Capabilities:
- Access to Redhawk, Miami’s centralized HPC cluster
- Job scheduling and resource allocation using SLURM
- Software modules for scientific computing, including MATLAB, R, Python, and more
- Secure remote access to the cluster via SSH
- Data storage for active projects
- Support for GPU and multi-node computing
Benefits:
- Accelerates research by reducing compute time for complex jobs
- Supports teaching in data science, modeling, and computational courses
- Promotes collaboration by providing a shared environment for interdisciplinary teams
- Improves efficiency for repetitive or data-heavy tasks like simulations and analytics
- Ensures compliance and security through centralized data and access management
Constraints:
- Use is limited to Miami University academic, research, and instructional purposes
- Users must request an account and agree to acceptable use and data storage policies
- Long-term storage and backup are not included; users are responsible for managing their own data
- Intensive jobs may require queue times depending on demand and system availability
Eligibility and Audience
- Faculty conducting research or integrating HPC into curriculum
- Graduate and undergraduate students working on approved research or coursework
- Staff and research support personnel assisting in data analysis and computing workflows
- Use must be associated with university-sponsored activities
Getting Started and Support
Need Help?
Contact rescomp@miamioh.edu for questions and support of specific modules on the cluster
For 24x7 assistance, contact IT Help at 513-529-7900 or initiate a chat session via Miami IT Chat