This page is to provide information on different software components deployed to help PIs, Lab managers, Data managers, and Finance managers to manage storage allocation on FASRC’s storage service center. To get more information about the storage tiers and their features please visit data-storage services and storage tiers. Please feel free to reach out to us at  rchelp@rc.fas.harvard.edu with any questions.

Starfish – Data Management

Scans the different storage servers to provide a view, usage details, metadata, and tagging based on the projects. Check here for more details about starfish and examples to query the data.

Coldfront – Lab and Allocation management:

Provide a view on PI projects and allocations. New allocation and updates to existing allocation can be requested using Coldfront. Check here for more details about Coldfront and its use.

Fiine -FAS Instrument Invoicing Environment

For lab/finance administrator to manage the expense codes per project/user and view invoices. Check here for more details about Fiine system and its use.