The Compute1 system is scheduled for decommissioning, effective July 1, 2027. Compute1 will remain operational at no cost until that date, to give you time to transition your workloads.
The Compute1 system is scheduled for decommissioning, effective July 1, 2027. Compute1 will remain operational at no cost until that date, to give you time to transition your workloads.
✅ Our priority:
- Minimize disruption.
- Ensure a smooth transition to Compute2, the future of high-performance computing at WashU.
- Continue to offer support for your research computing needs during this transition.
- Provide additional communications leading up to the end-of-life date.
❗️Actions to take:
- Coordinate with your sponsor regarding migration planning to Compute2.
- Contact us at the RIS Service Desk with questions or concerns.
Below are milestones that will take place throughout fiscal year 2026 and continue into fiscal year 2027, until the decommission of Compute1.
Note: Condo owners will be contacted regarding the eligibility of their Compute1 Condos and will select a migration round.
Timeline:
| Completed Milestones | Details |
|---|---|
| Compute1 Allocations Date: September 1, 2025 | We are no longer accepting new Compute1 allocations. |
| Subscriptions Allocations Date: October 1, 2025 | We are no longer accepting new Subscriptions on Compute1. |
| Milestones | Details |
|---|---|
| Compute1 Condo Migrations Estimated Date: April 2026 | Condos will be migrated to Compute2. RIS will contact you regarding the eligibility of your Compute1 condo to migrate. |
| Spring Maintenance Estimated Date: May 2026 | No new hardware or network updates will take place after spring maintenance. |
| Subscription Service Tier Estimated Date: July 1, 2026 | The Subscription Service Tier will be retired. |
| Software Installations, Upgrades, or Bug Fixes Estimated Date: After July 1, 2026 | We will no longer install, upgrade, or perform bug fixes for OOD, THPC modules, or 3rd-party software (SMRT Link, Dragen, NVIDIA). |
| General Access Estimated Date: January. 1, 2027 | New users cannot be added to General Access allocations on Compute1. |
| Compute1 Retired Estimated Date: July 1, 2027 | Compute1 will be retired, and all new allocation requests will be made on Compute2. |
FAQ
Compute1 is scheduled for decommissioning and will reach its official end-of-life on July 1, 2027.
The transition allows us to focus on Compute2, the next generation of high-performance computing at WashU, ensuring researchers have access to more modern and efficient resources.
Compute1 will remain operational at no cost until the July 1, 2027 deadline to facilitate a smooth migration of your workloads.
We are prioritizing a smooth transition by:
- Providing ongoing technical support for research computing needs.
- Offering guidance on transitioning workloads to Compute2.
- Coordinating with sponsors on high-level migration strategies.
For any specific questions or concerns regarding your account or technical requirements, please contact the RIS Service Desk.
All workloads must be transitioned off Compute1 by July 1, 2027.
We recommend starting the migration planning process as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute disruptions.
The future of high-performance computing at WashU is Compute2.
All future research computing needs will be centered on this new environment.
You should coordinate directly with your sponsor regarding migration planning.
Expect additional communications and reminders as we approach the 2027 end-of-life date.
You can onboard to Compute2 by filling out the New Users Onboarding Form found on our home page at ris.wustl.edu. Existing users can also use the RIS Service Desk.