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The Data movement is transparent for the user. Only physical support changes, while the logical environment will not be affected (this means that you can reach data stored in tape using the same path you used for storing it in the first place)
$TAPE: permanent, user specific, shared
This is an archive area conceived for saving personal data on magnetic media. The list of file is maintained on disks, the file content is moved automatically to tape using the LTFS technology. This archive space is not created by default for all users: you have to ask for it, by specifying the maximum space required (mailto: superc@cineca.it).
This filesystem is mounted on login nodes of all HPC clusters in Cineca. Files retention is related to the life of the username: data are preserved until the username remains active.
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Backup policies
Daily backups guarantee the $HOME filesystem. In particular cases, a different agreement is possible: contact the HPC support (superc@cineca.it) for further details.
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