Data Storage

Data Storage Disclaimer

Due to the types of metadata generated across the facility and due to the large numbers of researchers who use our facility each year, the facility has a limit on the length of time data can remain on the acquisition systems which no longer than 6 months. Facility backups of systems are there to restore systems to a functional state as quickly as possible with minimal effects to on going research within the facility. Ownership and responsibility of any data acquired on facility equipment and it's long term storage ultimately resides with the researcher based on their legal restrictions within their project's data plan from those bodies that hold the intellectual property rights.

Facility staff are there to help out in terms of providing advice and recommendations as to what output and what are the best formats to long term store your data. Please contact us to seek advice on data storage.