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User $HOME directories are intended to allow space for users to make use of the compute cluster, with the knowledge that the Storage Cluster is where data and software will be stored. This is accessed via /storage1, and the Scratch Cluster is accessed via /scratch1.
The $HOME directory is required for the Compute Platform(s) to function for users and software often rely on it.
Policy dictates that you be limited to 10G of HOME space, and that you should use your /storage1 and/or /scratch1 space if 10G is not sufficient $HOME space.
The $HOME directory is NOT backed up and important data should NOT be stored here. Anything you wish to be backed up should be placed in /storage1, this includes scripts.
Why am I getting a Disk I/O error?
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