RDM Storage Scale-out
Expand your storage space easily and flexibly
Do you need extra storage capacity for research data? With the Storage scale-out module for iRODS, you make simple and flexible use of the Data Archive at SURF. For example, for storing large datasets or data that are not actively used.
Advantages
Expand your storage as needed
With this service, you expand your institution's storage space as needed. The Data Archive can store petabytes of research data.
Easy
You easily link your own iRODS environment to the Data Archive.
Long-term
The Data Archive stores data on tapes. This is energy-efficient, especially for long-term storage. You can configure the Storage scale-out module to meet specific long-term data storage guidelines that your institution uses.
Transparency
Low costs - no 'hidden' charges for uploading and downloading.
Safe and findable
In the Data Archive, data are securely stored in a GDPR-compliant manner. Researchers can find their data easily thanks to metadata and persistent identifiers.
Support
Support from our helpdesk.
During the COVID pandemic, we had to process more data in a week than we used to do in a year. So we had to scale up, because where could we store all that data?
Rates
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SURF Services and rates 2025
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SURF Services and rates 2025
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