Condo Cluster Program
The Condo Cluster Program (CCP) is a service available to USC researchers who require dedicated resources for their work. The CCP gives researchers the convenience of having their own dedicated compute nodes, without the responsibility of purchasing and maintaining the nodes themselves. Compute nodes leased through the CCP form CARC’s Endeavour condo cluster, a high-performance computing cluster similar to CARC’s general use cluster, Discovery.
The CCP operates on two different models—an annual subscription model and a purchase request model—to provide researchers with flexible and efficient options for their resources.
1 Purchase request model
Previously, CCP purchases could only be made once a year during a limited timeframe. We are no longer limiting when PIs can request purchases. A purchase request can be submitted to the CARC team at any time of the year. Additionally, CARC is no longer placing the order on PI’s behalf. We source the best quote and your business administrator pays the vendor directly.