Cold Storage System Now Available
0.0.0.1 The CARC Cold Storage System is now available for long-term storage of large data sets. Read below for pricing information.
We are happy to introduce our newest service: CARC Cold Storage System. This system is intended for long-term (e.g., more then 5 yrs) storage of large data sets (TB to PB scale). It is a fee-based service platform at a current rate of $20/TB/year. Usage updates are sent out monthly, with payment for the year due midway through the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
Cold storage is not intended as a system for frequently backing up and retrieving data. Copying data into and out of cold storage is notably slower than the other available file systems.
To request a cold storage allocation, go to the CARC user portal and select the project with data you wish to store. Scroll down to the allocations section and select the green Request Resource Allocation button. On the following page, you will see there is now a drop-down menu option for Cold Storage.
Further instructions on how to use the new Cold Storage System can be found in our Data Preservation user guides.
For more information on requesting allocations, see our Request a New Allocation user guide.