Changes to Abaqus Batch Jobs
Today, we have made several major changes to the Abaqus configuration on the RWTH-HPC systems. These changes include an automatic configuration of many batch job parameters which previously have been generated on-the-fly as part of the example batch script we described in Abaqus documentation .
With this new setup, users should experience less problems when starting Abaqus batch jobs and receive descriptive error messages including suggested solutions when something goes wrong during configuration. These changes only affect Abaqus 2020 and newer.
Do I need to change my batch scripts?
No. The previous example batch scripts still work. However, you may omit the part that generates a local abaqus_v6.env file. If such a file exists in the job’s working directory, its settings will override the system settings but in most cases these are identical as of now.
What to do if I experience problems?
If you have trouble running the Abaqus GUI on a frontend node, please make sure to delete the abaqus_v6.env file from the working directory. Alternatively, you can try starting the GUI from another directory. If you still experience problems or if your batch jobs behave in an unexpected fashion, please report the issue to servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de
OS Upgrade to Rocky 8.8
Dear users of the cluster,
on
** July 17, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. **
there will be a maintenance where we will update the current operating system Rocky Linux 8.7 to Rocky Linux 8.8. The front ends will also be updated, so you will not be able to log into the cluster or access your data.
However, there is an exception to this. The MFA test engine login18-4 will remain accessible, but you will only be able to log in there with a second factor [1]. Temporarily, however, $HPCWORK will also be unreachable here, as the Lustre file system is also undergoing maintenance.
We do not expect that you will have to recompile your software or change your job scripts. So your jobs should start normally after the end of the maintenance.
With best regards
Your HPC Team @ RWTH
Release Notes Version 2.2.1 – Use of preferred map apps
Improvements and bug fixes:
- Some color adjustments in dark mode
- Incorrect spacing in the “Student Councils” section were fixed
- Login via in-app browser is now possible
- The app did not start when the authentication service was down; this has now been fixed
- For links to map apps (e.g., Google Maps or similar), the preferred app can now be selected by the user
- The app can be downloaded via F-Droid again
CLAIX-2016 EOL
CLAIX-2016 already reached its end of life for a while. For convenience reasons we still operate the following systems:
- CLAIX-2016 dialog (“login”) nodes:
login.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de
login-g.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de
login-t.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de - Data Transfer node:
copy.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de - CLAIX-2016-SMP nodes (144 cores, 2TB main memory):
lns02.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de
lns03.hpc.itc.rwth-aachen.de
We will switch off all remaining nodes on **July, 10th 2013**. Please use CLAIX-2018 login / transfer nodes in future:
Go Live of the RWTH Person Directory
Go Live of the RWTH Person Directory. The CAS Campus Organization and People Directory is now only available in read-only mode. As a result, the data therein in not necessarily up-to-date.
Further information can be found on the IT Center Blog.
Release Notes Version 2.1.2
Improvements and bug fixes:
- In course details: course days without dates have been fixed
- In the dashboard: changes in the order were still displayed without saving, this has been fixed
- In News: Twitter filter has been removed
- In Moodle: error in sorting by date in the Download Center has been fixed
- Overlays can now be pulled down from the top edge in order to close them.
Name change for TURBOMOLE modules
Previously, we offered TURBOMOLE modules unter the name of turbomolex to designate the availability of the TmoleX GUI. To conform with our new naming scheme which takes the software developers/vendors’ branding into account and to avoid unnecessary confusion, we have decided to rename this module to TURBOMOLE.
We will support the old module name for some time to give users enough time to adjust and to prevent disruptions.
New Terms of Use and Data Privacy Agreement
We updated our data privacy agreement and the terms of use for the service “RWTH High Performance Computing”:
One major change is that we have two separate data privacy agreements now:
- One for the RWTH Compute Cluster and the RWTH JARDS online portal.
- One for the NHR JARDS online portal.
This change is necessary, because the NHR JARDS online portal will be used by all national HPC centers (NHR) in future.
We believe all documents are in the interest of our users and enable a fair, productive and secure usage of our HPC resources. Thus, your consent is assumed. Otherwise, you can delete your HPC account at any time:
The changes come into force at June 1st, 2023.
If you have any questions or problems, the colleagues at the IT-ServiceDesk (servicedesk@itc.rwth-aachen.de) will be happy to help you.
You can track any disruptions or security advisories that may occur due to the aforementioned change in the RWTH-HPC category on our status reporting portal.
Release Notes Version 2.1.1
Improvements and bug fixes:
- If services are unavailable, it is now displayed in a new view
- Moodle course list is sorted by semester again
- Display errors in the weekly view of the calendar have been fixed
Error message “App cannot be closed”- The app can now be closed in the dashboard with the native “Back” gesture in Android
- “Back” behavior has been fixed in general
- In iOS 16.4, the dashboard is no longer displayed empty
- Several spacing issues at the bottom of the smartphone screen have been adjusted
- “IT Center Events” are displayed again and the “IT Center Blog” correctly displays the German page when German is selected as the language.
Deactivation of CAS Campus Exports
Deactivation of CAS Campus Exports and Changeover to RWTHcontacts Exports.
Further information can be found on the IT Center Blog.
