Overview
Wynton HPC is being phased out as UCSF adopts new research computing infrastructure. This page summarizes timelines, required actions, and resources to help users prepare for the transition.
Required Actions for Wynton Protected Users and PIs/Sponsors
To ensure uninterrupted access to your data, please complete the following steps before Wynton Protected is decommissioned and all data is permanently deleted on January 30th.
Step 1: Delete Wynton Protected files and directories you no longer need - see clean-up instructions.
Step 2: Department heads and PIs decide on funding sources and allocations for their lab members and assign an owner to submit FAC and CoreHPC requests. Copy the following fields into the request and fill in the group's details.
- PI/LAB Name:
- ChartString/SpeedType:
- Users(UCSF Emails) to be added to the FAC data store:
- Data Size (TBs):
- Wynton Directory to be copied from staging to FAC CX data store(e.g. /wynton/protect/home/xyz or /wynton/protect/group/xyz (replace xyz):
- CoreHPC Needed? Y/N
Step 3: Storage data owners submit a FAC storage request to trigger the process of getting set up in the FAC capacity storage and CoreHPC environments.
Step 4: Each lab/group should submit one CoreHPC Account Request and include a list of all users requiring access to the new cluster.
Step 5: No jobs will run after January 29th. All users must log out from Wynton Protected before noon (12:00PM) on January 30, 2026
Note: Wynton IC app users should follow the instructions and updated guidance provided by the IC FAC team.
Regular Wynton users have no action at this time, but should plan to clean up Wynton directories for continuation of the Wynton transition.
Timeline
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December 1, 2025: Freeze on new Wynton Protected account requests, including Information Commons app requests.
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January 2026: The New IC FAC environment will be available to former Wynton Information Commons (IC) App Server Users. Refer to the Dec. 19th email for details.
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January 30, 2026: Decommissioning of Wynton Protected. Logins will be disabled at noon, and data will be deleted after a final synchronization.
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February 2026: FAC Capacity Storage and CoreHPC environment will be available to those Wynton Protected users who have submitted their requests.
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By Spring 2027: Complete the transition of remaining users and P1/P2 data to the new environment, and conclude Wynton-managed hardware operations in Byers Hall and Genentech Hall.
Information and Help Sessions
Understand the transition process, timelines, and new HPC options
- General Information Session Slide Deck and Recording: Please watch the recording of the previous information sessions, or look through the slide deck for key details about the Wynton transition, migration plans, and HPC solutions.
The links below require UCSF credentials. Please email [email protected] if the links do not work for you.- 👉 View the slide deck
- 👉 Watch the recording (15 minutes)
Note: Starfish tagging is no longer required to migrate your P3/P4 data to the FAC
FAQs and Resources
We understand that you may have questions about the transition. Below are some resources to help you navigate the process:
- 👉 FAQ and CoreHPC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 👉 Wynton Transition Project FAQs
- 👉 Facility for Advanced Computing (FAC)
- 👉 CoreHPC – Compute offerings & rates
- 👉 Storage Cost Calculator – estimate FAC Capacity Storage cost
- 👉 BaS Cost Calculator and Menu – FAC hardware quotes and pricing
- 👉 Transition from SGE to Slurm + Conversion Guidance – SGE → Slurm Transition Resources
Support and Contact Information
We’re here to help!
For inquiries about the timeline, process, or general details of the transition project, email the Wynton transition team at [email protected].
If you need help understanding the new environment or have questions about associated costs, submit your inquiries at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/GetFAC.
For questions about the IC FAC (Information Commons Facility for Advanced Computing) environment, email [email protected].
Stay Updated
This page will be regularly updated with important announcements, deadlines, and new resources as the transition progresses. Bookmark this page to stay informed and check back frequently.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this transition. Together, we’ll ensure UCSF researchers continue to benefit from world-class HPC resources.