You can apply for both OCTOPUS and SQUID services at the same time. The details of each system are available below.
SQUID OCTOPUS
 

Please check the page below.
Qualification and Rule for CMC service Service Charge
In this application period, only application to "OCTOPUS shared use" is accepted and to "OCTOPUS dedicated use" is not.
The term "node-hour" in shared use is explained here. The term "OCTOPUS point" in OCTOPUS shared use is described here.

The differences between "shared use" and "dedicated use" are as follows:

	Shared use	(Reference) Dedicated use
Features	Use in "points" units All users share a certain number of nodes, which causes waiting times	Nodes are reserved and used on a "fiscal year/month" basis No waiting time as nodes are not shared with other users
Purpose	Cases where you want to try large-scale parallel computing using multiple nodes Cases where you want to try out multiple node types	Cases where you want to run long-running calculations Cases where you want to use the service without waiting

You can apply for both shared and dedicated use, but they cannot be used together (you cannot use both shared and dedicated nodes in one job). Please note that there is a limit to the number of spaces available for both shared and dedicated use. Applications will be closed once the limit is reached. (There are currently no plans to offer dedicated use of OCTOPUS.)
 

The service period for the application this time is until the end of this academic year (by the end of March). SQUID/OCTOPUS points are all removed. The right for dedicated use is lost.
 

In an application, multiple users can be registered. Although we do not limit the upper limit of users in an application, you should be aware of the existence of node-hour and storage amount. The node-hour and storage are shared by users registered in the application.
The representative of the application can add, remove and change the members of users registered in the application.
 

All users must submit the results and progress of your activities using our supercomputing system every academic year. The achievements so far submitted by users are on the page below.
Achievement list
 

All users can receive user support if needed. Please do not hesitate to ask for support. In addition, a variety of training sessions and seminars related to the use of supercomputing systems are held regularly. For the sessions and seminars, you can participate irrespective of user registration.
Consultation　Training session　

You can fill out an application form from November 27, 10:00 AM through "User management system". You need to log-in with your user account and fill out "add resource application".
Only the representative applicant can apply. The procedure is detailed here. The approval of your application will be done after December 1.
User management system
 
Be careful in application

• The process is the same whether you used OCTOPUS free trial or not.
• Multiple users can use our supercomputing system under an application. Please add users according to the procedure here if you need. New accounts are issued for additional users.

Please note that those who use SQUID through HPCI, JHPCN, or the "research proposal based use" cannot apply using this procedure. Please refer to the "Those who are NOT currently using SQUID" section and apply for new use.

You can fill out an application form from November 27, 10:00 AM through "HPC Usage application form". Please apply from "First application".
The approval of your application is planned to be done on December 1.
Your application will be approved by noon on December 1st. Once approved, you will be able to use the service.
HPC Usage application form
 

• The process is the same whether you used OCTOPUS free trial or not. You can log in with the account issued during the free trial until the end of March. However, you cannot transfer this account. Please refer to here and transfer your data.
• Multiple users can use our supercomputing system under an application. If necessary, after issuing an account for the representative, please add users according to the procedure here if you need. New accounts are issued for additional users.

The review of the application is required in advance. Please submit your application according to the page here. The application period is from November 27. After your application is approved, you can use our systems later than December 1.
 

Your account and data will be deleted at the end of March 2026. From December 1 to the end of March 2026, you will not be able to submit jobs, but you will be able to perform backups such as copying files. Please back up your data using SCP or similar tools as necessary.
 

Trial use will not be accepted for fiscal year 2025.
It is scheduled to be available from April 2026 onwards.