1594765 : Re: access to Maxwell¶
Created: 2026-04-22T08:50:47Z - current status: new¶
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Anonymized Summary¶
A project lead from a research institution (coordinating a Helmholtz.AI-funded project in collaboration with another institution) requests temporary access to the Maxwell cluster for a student collaborator. The purpose is to test a distributed training framework for machine learning methods (NSBI) on different computing infrastructures. The resource usage is expected to be minimal, and access could be time-limited. Urgency is noted due to an upcoming conference presentation (deadline: ~3 weeks).
Suggested Solution/Next Steps¶
- Eligibility Check:
- Confirm whether the student collaborator qualifies for access under DESY’s policies (e.g., as an external collaborator on a DESY-led project).
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If required, request a formal project proposal or sponsorship letter from the project lead (e.g., via DESY’s HPC access guidelines).
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Access Scope:
- Propose a temporary account with restricted resources (e.g., limited CPU/GPU hours, short duration) to align with the testing needs.
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Suggest using UCloud (DESY’s cloud interface) for simplified job submission if applicable (documentation).
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Acknowledgment:
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Remind the requester to include the standard Maxwell acknowledgment in any publications/presentations resulting from the work (see citation guidelines).
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Urgency Handling:
- Prioritize the request given the conference deadline, but clarify any missing documentation (e.g., institutional affiliation proof for the student).