Storage Solutions
Storage Solutions
BGU HPC offers two storage tiers to match your data's performance and retention needs — both fully backed up.
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Tier 1 — Compute Storage
IBM ESS 3500
High-performance parallel storage (GPFS) connected directly to the cluster over InfiniBand — built for active compute workloads that need fast I/O. Fully backed up.
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Tier 2 — 'Cold' Storage
Colony
Lower-cost storage for data that isn't actively used in compute jobs — ideal for archiving datasets and results. Fully backed up.
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ESS Pricing (per TB/year)
| Tier | Price / TB / Year |
| 0 – 20 TB | ₪600 |
| 20 – 40 TB | ₪500 |
| 40 – 60 TB | ₪400 |
| 80 – 100 TB | ₪300 |
| 100 – 200 TB | ₪250 |
Billed annually via BGU's financial system (Tfnit).
