Data Storage Platform

Bigger & Better Storage to Meet Your Research Needs

📌 5TB FREE Storage

📌 Billing based on consumption

📌 High-performance system

📌 ePHI Protected

The Data Storage Platform is a scalable, high-performance, and enterprise grade storage infrastructure with integrated long-term archiving capabilities. It features numerous enterprise-level capabilities to facilitate data analysis, management, curation, and retention. All faculty involved in research have access to 5TB of free Active storage. 

Get Onboarded

Complete the onboarding process and receive access to the RIS Data Storage Platform.

Use your WashU Key credentials to access this request.

RIS User Documentation

Looking for more information and how-tos? Our user manuals can help!

Billing & Rates

Provides insights into storage options, associated costs, and forecasting for future expenses.

Storage Features

  • 5TB free storage using vendor architecture
  • RIS Customized Architecture allows to store Archive data
  • High-performance Cluster File System
  • Performance mapped to Active and Archive Storage tiers
  • Data backups/Disaster Recovery offsite for 30 days*
  • Direct access to HPC resources
  • Scalable architecture
  • WashU Key enabled
  • Access Control list security group management
  • Multi-protocol support (SMB, NFS, GPFS, or Object)
  • Approved for ePHI, protected or confidential data
  • Universal common single namespace
  • Custom allociatons for centers or projects
  • Monthly billing and usage metrics

*Storage1 customer data storage backup onsite for 30 days

Based on your specific needs, a RIS Consultant will help onboard you with the proper storage type.

📌 Active Tier

  • Ideal for daily use of all types of data
  • 5TB of free Active storage per faculty
  • Backups of all data
  • High availability
  • Annual and per-project billing arrangements are available to meet grant requirements

📌 Archive Tier

  • Infrequently accessed data
  • Near line and direct user access to data
  • Easily rehydrate data to your Active tier
  • Double copy of data supported by tape and disks
  • Annual and per-project billing arrangements are available to meet grant requirements