# Available Storage

TTS Research Technology offers a variety of storage solutions for researchers based on their research-specific computational and data needs. Please see [Data Storage Finder](https://access.tufts.edu/data-finder) for detailed features, policies, costs, requirements and storage requests.

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Guides for using each tier:

```{gallery-grid}
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grid-columns: 1
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- header: "{fas}`server` Tier 1 HPC Storage"
  content: "Storage for use on the Tufts High-Performance Compute Cluster. Accessible via SSH, OnDemand, and Globus."
  link: "10-tier1-hpc.html"

- header: "{fas}`network-wired` Tier 1 RStore"
  content: "High-speed networked research storage for individual use or collaboration. Accessible via Globus and as a network drive."
  link: "20-tier1-rstore.html"

- header: "{fas}`database` Tier 2 Research Storage"
  content: "Lower cost location to store and share inactive research data. Accessible via SSH, OnDemand, and Globus."
  link: "30-tier2.html"

- header: "{fas}`archive` Tier 3 Research Storage"
  content: "Lower cost tape-based storage for static, rarely accessed research data via the NESE Tape service at MGHPCC. Archive only, not directly accessible."
  link: "40-tier3.html"

```