# Research Storage Space

* Description: Storage space provided for researchers by [UEF It Services](https://www.uef.fi/en/web/tipa/tipa)
* Cost: Free
* Technology: CIFS and NFS protocol (NFSv4 with kerberos)
* Hardware: [Dell EMC Isilon](https://www.dellemc.com/en-us/storage/isilon/index.htm)
* More information can be found from University [Intranet](https://studentuef.sharepoint.com/sites/heimo_fi/palvelut/tutkimuksen-it-palvelut/Sivut/Tutkimusdatan-tutkimuksen-aikainen-hallinta.aspx)


^ ^Home Directory ^Work Directory ^Group Directory ^
|**Windows** |\\research\username|\\research\workdir|\\research\groups\groupname|
|**Linux** |/research/users/username|/research/work/username|/research/groups/groupname|
|**Size** |100 GB|2000 GB|5000+ GB|
|**Backup** |yes|yes|yes|

## How to apply

Researcher needs to apply for the research storage by registering as a researcher. Application can be found from the [e-services](https://eservices.uef.fi) portal.

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Students cannot fill application for themselves. In this cases supervisor will make an application for them directly via <servicedesk@uef.fi>.

## How to use storage

After your application has been processed and you are granted an access to the research storage then are apply to connect storage directly with your operating system file management tools.

### With Windows

Open File Explorer and enter to address bar: \\research

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User can map network share to the local computer for easy access

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### With Macintosh
       Go -> Connect to Server...

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       Server Address: smb://research

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### With Linux Computing Node

       Storage is connected under /research
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