Emory HySci – Hybrid Scientific Cyberinfrastructure
Emory HySci is purpose-built cyberinfrastructure designed to facilitate high-speed, high-performance data transfers for research-intensive applications at Emory. Designed around the Energy Science Network’s (ESnet) “Science DMZ ” model, Emory HySci provides a network environment optimized for large-scale scientific data movement, distinct from general-purpose campus networks. By leveraging a low friction operational model, specialized infrastructure, tailored security policies, and dedicated data transfer nodes (DTNs), Emory HySci enables researchers to efficiently share and process large datasets using tools like Globus without the bottlenecks of traditional enterprise network environments. This cyberinfrastructure is available to active scientists and researchers who are engaged in data-intensive research projects.
Emory HySci Components
- High-speed campus research network
- 400 Gbps backbone on Emory Clifton campus
- User ports up to 100 Gbps
- Access to High-speed data transfer service
- High-speed data transfer service, a.k.a "Science DMZ"
- 400 Gbps capable carrier class router
- Dedicated 100 Gbps link to Internet2
- Dedicated Globus Data Transfer Nodes (DTN)
- On-prem (100 Gbps)
- AWS HyPER C3
Key Features and Benefits
HySci as a service decreases the "Time to Science" by empowering researchers with the network infrastructure needed to push the boundaries of data-driven discovery.
- Low Friction Access with Prioritized Performance: Scientists and researchers can leverage HySci’s high-performance network, which has been operationally optimized with a streamlined support model to reduce friction and greatly reduce the “time to science”.
- Optimized High-Speed Data Transfers: Purpose-built for research, HySci offers 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, dedicated Globus data transfer nodes (DTNs), and high-bandwidth network paths to accelerate bulk data movement.
- Seamless Internal and External Collaboration: HySci enables secure and efficient data sharing across Emory, cloud platforms, and external research institutions, greatly enhancing Emory’s capability for scientific collaboration.
- Free-Tier Access for Emory Researchers: Scientists and researchers can utilize a base level of HySci’s infrastructure at no cost, lowering barriers to entry for data-intensive research.