USER GUIDE利用案内

For First-time Users

Thank you for considering using the interdisciplinary large-scale computer system in the Hokkaido University Information Initiative Center.

This page describes the features of the interdisciplinary large-scale computer system, launched in April 2025, and how to use it.

If you have any questions, please contact the address at the bottom of the page.

Features of the interdisciplinary large-scale computer system (Hokkaido University High-performance Intercloud)

This center is operating the supercomputer, research cloud, and cloud storage systems. The following shows the features of each system. We hope you find it helpful for selecting the system.

For more information on each system, see the appropriate introduction page at the following link.

Supercomputer system

  • The system has the latest x86 architecture-based multi-core processors and the latest GPUs on Linux OS.
  • The system has high-performance compilers, scientific computing libraries, communication libraries, and various free software applications ranging from computational science to machine learning.
  • Two usage methods, “use of shared CPUs/GPUs” and “use of exclusive CPUs/GPUs,” are available to satisfy a wide range of user needs.

Research cloud system

  • The system offers Kubernetes-based container environments through shared or exclusive Kubernetes clusters.
  • The system uses a PCIe fabric to easily connect and manage NVIDIA H100 GPUs and NVMe SSDs.
  • The system offers interactive computing via a Jupyter Notebook interface

Cloud storage

  • Up to 1TB is available for general users (non-students) and up to 100GB for students without an additional charge.
  • PC data can be uploaded and downloaded via a Web browser.
  • The storage is accessible even off campus, so data can be prepared for a business trip or shared with researchers at other universities.

How to sign up for the service

Sign-up flow

Sign-up flow

Getting a user number

Before using the systems for the first time, you need to sign up for user registration to get a user number.
The basic charge for a user number is ¥12,000 for general users and ¥2,000 for students. For the student discount, you need to submit a copy of your student identification card.

Using the services

To use the services, you need to log in to the user administration portal for the Information Initiative Center and sign up for the appropriate service online.

Notes on signing up

To use the interdisciplinary large-scale computer system in the Hokkaido University Information Initiative Center, you must observe the service agreement.
Before signing up, be sure to read the following “Service Requirements,” “Service Agreement,” and “Service Guidelines.”