Research Computing Resources and Services for the University
The High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) group provides research computing resources and services to the University community. The resources provided include the Infrastructure for Scientific Applications and Advanced Computing, or ISAAC for short. ISAAC includes resources for research involving non-sensitive information (ISAAC Legacy and ISAAC Next Generation) and sensitive information (Secure Enclave).
HPSC resources
HPSC provides access to research computing environments and services that support non-sensitive research, sensitive information, specialized projects, storage, and long-term archival storage.
ISAAC Next Generation
ISAAC Next Generation supports research involving non-sensitive information, including simulation, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning workloads.
View ISAAC Next Generation information
ISAAC ORI
ISAAC ORI supports specialized research projects involving non-sensitive information.
Secure Enclave
The Secure Enclave supports research involving sensitive information, Protected Health Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, and other regulated data requirements.
View Secure Enclave information
UT-StorR long-term archival storage
UT-StorR supports long-term archival storage for research data collections and results that are no longer actively used, including support for funded project data management plans.
Node and storage investments
Researchers with sponsored research funds, startup funds, or other eligible sources can purchase dedicated compute nodes and storage for exclusive project use within the ISAAC cluster.
View node and storage investment information
Get Started
Whether you’re new to research computing or looking to expand your current capabilities, HPSC is ready to help. Use the links below to learn more, request access, or connect with the team.
- Learn about HPSC resources and services: View the HPSC Overview section
- Learn how to request access: Review ISAAC account request information
- Request access to ISAAC: Request an ISAAC account
- Ask for help or discuss a research computing need: Submit an HPSC Service Request
- Invest in dedicated computing resources: View node and storage investments
ISAAC Office Hours
Drop-in help is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eastern via Zoom (UT authentication required). Note: only authenticated users will be able to enter the Zoom session.

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