As high-performance computing demands at WashU continue to grow, managing compute resources effectively is key to keeping research projects on schedule. Slurm reservations allow WashU researchers to lock in dedicated Compute2 nodes with CPUs or GPUs for fixed windows. Perfect for tight deadlines, projects, or time-sensitive runs.
💪🏻 Benefits of Reservations
- Guaranteed and exclusive access to resources.
- Reduced wait time.
- Predictable scheduling.
🗓️ Planning & Budgeting
Ahead of the launch, we will provide full service documentation, a rate sheet, and a cost calculator to help you prepare. Keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks.
FAQ
A reservation ensures your jobs are always prioritized, providing guaranteed access to resources during your scheduled window.
Reservations are highly flexible and can be configured to match specific needs.
You pay for the reserved capacity for the duration of the agreement, regardless of whether the resources are actively being used.
While the resource cost is identical to consumption rates, the primary value is the “VIP” priority, ensuring your work is never delayed by shared demand.
Yes, final billing will cover usage through the month until the termination date.
Ex: If you choose to terminate a non-recurrent reservation on the 8th of August, 2026, you will be charged 8 days of usage for the reservation of the month of August, 2026.
No, the reservation has to meet the $500 minimum.
No, since a reservation is both a guarantee of priority and a reservation of resources for exclusive use, the researcher must be held accountable for funding.
The max reservation is 1 year (52 weeks or 365 days).
Unused reservations result in resources that sit idle, and you will be billed for the duration and resources reserved.
Reservations start on the 1st or 15th of the month.
All reservations beyond a single server require director approval. The total reservations for Compute2 are limited to 50% of the general resources.