Launched on the 6th of February 2025, Aire is the University of Leeds’ latest HPC system, bringing cutting-edge computational power to support research across disciplines. With major upgrades in computing power, memory, and storage, Aire is set to enhance data processing and streamline research workflows.
Key Features
- Compute Nodes: Each CPU node has 168 cores.
- Memory: Standard CPU nodes come with 768GB of memory, while High-memory nodes can support up to 2.3TB.
- Scheduler: Aire uses the Slurm job scheduler, aligning with other HPC systems and providing a more user-friendly experience.
- GPU Capacity: 28 GPU nodes, each with 3 x NVIDIA L40S 48GB GPUs.
- Fast Networking: Aire’s 100 Gb/s OmniPath network adapters enable faster data transfer.
- File Storage: 3.6PB and 138TB NVMe Lustre scratch file systems are designed to handle large files and high I/O rates.
For a more detailed System Overview, please refer to the Aire User Documentation.
Getting Started On Aire
To access Aire, you need to familiarise yourself with our rules and regulations, and then request an account. Please ensure you’ve read through and understood both pages linked above before applying for an account. Detailed guidance can be found on the Aire User Documentation website.
