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- Audience: Affiliate, Research Staff, Researcher, Staff, Student
- Service Category: Research Services
- Owner Team: ITS FAC Level3 Support
The FAC’s secure, low-cost, petabyte-scale storage is the standard for mission-critical data that requires fast retrieval. Our solution offers robust data protection, reliable commodity drives, and a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to keep your data secure and accessible. FAC Capacity Storage is thin-provisioned—dynamically allocating storage on demand to optimize usage and minimize waste. You pay only for what you use, with clear reports for tracking and planning.
Features | Benefits |
| Data Protection Redundant onsite snapshot backups, and Disaster Recovery (DR) snapshots shipped offsite | Keep your critical data protected against hardware failures and unforeseen events. |
| Performance Monitoring Enterprise-class tools track metrics to ensure optimization, reliability, and quick issue resolution. | Avoid downtime and keep your operations running smoothly. |
| Network Segmentation Networks are isolated for security and control. | Prevent security incidents from spreading. |
Data Usage Reports | Gain insights from monthly usage reports to effectively manage and plan future costs. |
| Customer Identity & Access Management Granular control over storage access permissions via Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Ensure that only the right people can access your data, while providing them with a seamless experience. |
| Flexible Access Options Access via Network File System (NFS) or Server Message Block (SMB) | Boost productivity and ensure scalability as your team grows and needs evolve. |
Management of FAC Infrastructure | Meet top-tier security standards automatically, with no extra work required. |
Bandwidth & Throughput Testing | Verify optimal network performance before purchasing. |
Use Cases
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| Imaging Scientists Using high-resolution medical imaging (MRI, CT, pathology slides) to train AI models and conduct real-time analysis. | Clinical Trial Researcher Managing datasets from patient records, wearables, and real-time monitoring devices. | Epidemiologists & Public Health Researchers Running real-time infectious disease models, and large-scale population health studies. |
Rates
The FAC provides subsidized services to UCSF’s research community, offering a secure, scalable, and modern computing environment while keeping technology costs low. You are billed solely for the storage you use, not what you plan to purchase. Charges for ARS services occur monthly.
Storage | Price monthly | Price annually |
Terabyte 1-10 | $7.50 per TB | $90.00 per TB |
Terabyte 11+ | Call for pricing | Call for pricing |