Research Data Storage

An on-premise system designed to support short- and long-term data storage and optimized for cost-effectiveness, performance, and reliable access to research data.

Key benefits of Research Data Storage

Research Data Storage (RDS) is a service provided by the Office of Information Technology (OIT), offering research labs and university centers reliable data storage, with 34 PB of usable space designed for both short- and long-term needs. Optimized for cost-effectiveness, it ensures faculty and principal investigators (PIs) reliable access to university research data. RDS is a collaborative effort managed and maintained by OIT’s Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) and Enterprise Infrastructure.

Capacity and scalability
An on-premise solution that scales to handle large research datasets beyond conventional storage capacities.

Uninterrupted availability and protection
A three-site object storage system and two-site redundant storage configuration provide high data resilience and availability.

User-friendly access and management
Storage efficiency is optimized via standard protocol access, an active-active configuration, and end-user self-management.

Data Storage Finder

Use this tool to help identify the most suitable data storage for your needs. The available services can be assessed based on storage capacity, capability to handle sensitive data, computational resources, and cost considerations. (Users must be connected to the Rutgers network or VPN to access).

Data Storage Finder