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=General progress updates= | =General progress updates= | ||
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| Oct 7, 2024 || Details for necessary infrastructure (power and cooling) upgrades are being worked out. Timelines are not yet available but we expect some outages of a day or more in November. | |||
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| Sep 13, 2024 || The RFP processes for all sites except for Rorqual (replacing Béluga) have been completed, and purchase orders have been sent to vendors. The Rorqual storage Request for Proposals is still open and is scheduled to complete on September 18. | | Sep 13, 2024 || The RFP processes for all sites except for Rorqual (replacing Béluga) have been completed, and purchase orders have been sent to vendors. The Rorqual storage Request for Proposals is still open and is scheduled to complete on September 18. | ||
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== Will there be staggered outages? == | == Will there be staggered outages? == | ||
We will do our best to limit overlapping outages, but because we are very constrained by delivery schedules and funding deadlines, there will probably be periods when several of our systems are simultaneously offline. Outages will be announced as early as possible. | We will do our best to limit overlapping outages, but because we are very constrained by delivery schedules and funding deadlines, there will probably be periods when several of our systems are simultaneously offline. Outages will be announced as early as possible. | ||
== Can I purchase old hardware after equipment upgrades? == | |||
Most of the equipment is legally the property of the hosting institution. When the equipment is retired, the host institution manages its disposal following that institution's guidelines. This typically involves "e-cycling"--- recycling the equipment rather than selling it. If you're looking to acquire the old hardware, it's best to contact the host institution directly, as they may have specific policies or options for selling equipment. Depending on the institution, if you're interested in taking old equipment for recycling, it might be available at no charge for its removal. | |||