The Digital Repository has a robust technological backbone and provides a secure environment for digital assets.
Sound Infrastructure
USC’s Center for High-Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) is the seventh fastest academic supercomputer in the U.S.
It is comprised of two Linux clusters with more than 24 terabytes of combined memory and more than 490 terabytes of temporary disk storage.
Each cluster is connected by a bidirectional, low-latency Myrinet fiber network. The HPCC currently is at 149.9 teraflops on benchmark tests.
Secure Environment
Our data center is housed in a secure, well-guarded facility with a two-stage fire suppression system and backup power to make it unaffected by utility interruptions.
USC’s Information Technology Services (ITS) unit maintains an information security group that monitors systems against any outside threats.
USC’s ITS unit also works with the Digital Repository team to establish best practices and policies for firewalls, vulnerability scanning and other critical efforts to ensure optimal security.