User access
Frost has two login nodes for interactive use. Note that to compute
on the TeraGrid, you must log in to the proper node using the method
below. Interactive computing on frost is similar to working in any
other UNIX environment.
Logging in with an NCAR account
NCAR users need a CryptoCard to log in to Frost. To log in, use the following instructions:
- ssh to frost.ucar.edu
- Log in using your UCAS login name and password
- At the CryptoCard Challenge prompt,enter your PIN on your CryptoCard and press ENT
- Type the number that appears on the card at the CryptoCard Challenge prompt.
Example:
$ ssh joeuser@frost.ucar.edu
gatekeeper password:
CryptoCard Challenge "71975212": 000-0000
Logging in with a TeraGrid account
The recommended method of logging in to TeraGrid resources is to
obtain a single sign-on certificate. Single Sign-On refers to the
ability to log in from one location, authenticating yourself so that
you will be recognized by all TeraGrid resources without having to
repeatedly enter your login information for each command or
resource. All TeraGrid users can log in via Single Sign-on, which is
based on Grid Security Infrastructure (GSI), a part of the Globus
Toolkit. Authentication on TeraGrid resources is accomplished through
user certificates and recognized certificate authorities (CAs).
To set up single-sign on, please see the document:
http://www.teragrid.org/userinfo/access/sso_quickstart.php
You can also use gsissh from a TeraGrid system to log in to frost
via the addresses below:
tg-login.frost.ncar.teragrid.org | User Logins
gridftp.frost.ncar.teragrid.org | GridFTP
gatekeeper.frost.ncar.teragrid.org | Globus/GRAM. (Use the 'jobmanager-cobalt' job manager).
The Cobalt scheduler, designed by Argonne National Laboratory, provides batch job
management for frost. Cobalt currently supports partition sizes between
32 and 1024 nodes. A partition of the appropriate size will be
automatically selected based on the number of nodes you request for
your job. However, when using partitions of 512 nodes or less, the
3D-torus network is reduced to a 3D mesh (i.e. the wrap-around edges
are inaccessible.) Cobalt on frost is currently configured with these
partition sizes: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, and 1024. For information about
using Cobalt to submit jobs, see
Job
submission on frost in this document.
To expedite turnaround in the batch queues, please specify a
time limit for your job that is smaller that the default maximum
time limit if possible.
Time limits apply to the frost queues. These are specified at
Queues for
batch jobs on frost. You may pre-arrange longer wallclock
limits by contacting CISL Consulting Services
(consult1@ucar.edu,
303-497-1278) and explaining your need, including the desired
wallclock limit and the calendar interval for which you need it.
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CISL Customer Support.
You can also reach us by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at
303-497-1278.
Additional contact methods:
consult1@ucar.edu
and during
business hours
in NCAR Mesa Lab Suite 39.
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