Extra Storage Options

Google Drive

Google Drive provides TAMU users with 25GB dedicated storage and the option to buy-in additional storage. To see their rates and learn more go here. To transfer files from HPRC to Google Drive see rclone page.

Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive provides 5TB for TAMU users. To see how to transfer files from Grace/Terra to OneDrive please follow Globus Connect page.

HPRC Long Term Storage

TAMU HPRC can provide dedicated storage in longer term for a cost. The rate for Grace storage is $175/TB for 5 years based on the pure hardware cost. The new storage has 5-year warranty, so the rate is $35/TB per year. HPRC has subsidized all other operation costs. Most research computing centers or cloud companies would charge over $100/TB/year. You can buy in some dedicated storage for you and your group to use if you like. The cost is one time for one year or for 5 years. If you need 50TB for example, you can pay HPRC $8750 and we will provide the dedicated 50TB for 5 years.

The standard quota for scratch accounts on HPRC clusters is 1TB. Quotas can be increased to 10TB for up to six months with justification and management approval. If your quota needs are higher than 10TB, or will last longer than six months, you MUST buy-in to the storage system at a rate of $35 per TB per year. Please email help@hprc.tamu.edu for help with your quota needs.