[intrepid-notify] New auto-deletion policy for temporary storage systems

[ALCF User Services]

The /tmp and /scratch file systems are intended for temporary storage. Effective August 8, the ALCF will implement an automated process for removing files from the /tmp and /scratch directories on all login and data analytics processing nodes (i.e., Eureka and Gadzooks). This change is being made to improve the availability of resources for ongoing development.

For login nodes (login#.intrepid, login#.surveyor, login#.eureka, login#.gadzooks):
 - /tmp: files will be deleted if they are more than 7 days old and after a reboot
 - /scratch: all files older than 15 days will be deleted

For Eureka and Gadzooks data analytic nodes:
 - /tmp: all files will be deleted after job termination
 - /scratch: all files older than 15 days will be deleted

The file age limits may vary depending on systems resources, and as we tune the auto-delete process. If you have questions about this information, please contact support at alcf.anl.gov. 

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