What is Globus?

Globus is a medium that can be used to transfer files at a faster rate compared to the standard SCP. Globus allows users to efficiently and securely transfer data between different systems, whether its your personal workstation or another HPC system. Globus also offers ways to automate data transfer, allowing users to schedule routine data transfers off HPC systems to personal computers.

Accessing the ARCC on Globus

Below are step by step instructions on how to access the ARCC on Globus.

1. You can access Globus by going to Globus.org. Once there, you can log in by clicking the login button at the top right:

2. Select University of Central Florida from the list, then click Continue:

3. You should get prompted to login with your NID, similar to logging in to Outlook.

4. After logging into Globus, in order access ARCC data, you must select the UCF ARCC Collection. Click the Search icon then type in "UCF". Our collection is called "UCF ARCC"

5. After selecting UCF, you should see your files load in. You can share, upload, and transfer files between systems now.

Transferring files between HPC to HPC

Globus makes transferring files between other HPC centers as simple as clicking a button.

1. On the Globus File Manager, select "Transfer or Sync to..." on the right hand side:

2. Click the Search button at the top and type in the name of the Center you would like to transfer to (for example, TACC or Anvil).

3. After the other Collection has loaded, select the files you would like to transfer, then click Start to begin the transfer.

Globus Connect Personal

Globus Connect Personal is a tool developed by Globus to make your personal device a Globus endpoint. That means that you can easily transfer files between the ARCC and your personal device. For instructions on how to set up Globus Connect Personal, please refer to this link.