WashU RIS Research Data Storage
Washington University’s Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) offers research faculty access to 5TB of free networked, high performance research data storage. Additional storage is available for a fee.
How to get research data storage from RIS:
- Complete a request form for a new research data storage allocation (WUSTL Key required). This request form will be processed by RIS.
- Once your application is approved, RIS will email you with step-by-step instructions on how to set up your research data storage account.
WUSTL Box
Unlimited file storage for all faculty, students and staff. Visit WUSTL Box for information on accessing this storage tool.
Compare Washington University Research Data Storage Services
| RIS Research Data Storage | WUSTL Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Tiers | Active and Archive | None |
| Max Capacity | Unlimited (5TB free) | Unlimited |
| Max File Size | 8PB | 15GB |
| Network Connectivity | 40Gb low latency, high bandwidth research network | 10Gb high latency commodity network |
| Protocol Support | SMB (NFS, HTTPS, Object coming soon) | HTTPS |
| Web UI | No (coming early 2019) | Yes |
| REST UI | No (coming early 2019) | Yes |
| Data Management Automation |
Yes | No |
| Customized Solutions | Yes | No |
| Universal URI | Yes | No |
| Local Support Staff | Yes | No |
| Service Integration | Compute, Data Transfer (coming early 2019) | No |
| Backup Frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Security | ePHI, protected, or confidential data (Not approved for ITAR, FISMA, or PCI data) |
ePHI, protected, or confidential data (Not approved for ITAR, FISMA, or PCI data) |
| Cost | 5TB of Active Tier Free Per TB consumption, subscription, or buy-in cost model |
Free |
Additional data storage options can be found on Information Security’s website.