The Computer Science Department operates has a variety of computing resources, including a Linux cluster, a lab of Linux workstations, and a graphics, gaming and media lab. The systems are available to Computer Science students, faculty and staff for both course assignments and research work. Current configurations are as follows:

Linux Cluster

6 1u cluster units configured as server farm for virtual host csx 1 2u server unit, serving files, authentication and configuration to all departmental Linux systems dual-core dual-CPU AMD64 with 4G RAM and gigabit ethernet in each unit connected to campus via gigabit switch and firewall at 100 Mbps (campus limit)

Tape Backup System

12 800GB tapes; capable of tending itself with minimal staff interaction. It is used every night to backup all key servers and completes the task before morning.

The department also operates three labs, one in MSCS 222, one in MSCS 206 and a media lab in MSCS 214. The MSCS 222 lab contains 19 Linux workstations and is available for all Computer Science students with an emphasis for our graduate students. The MSCS 206 lab is reserved for funded research projects. This labs are available upon key request in MSCS 219 with ID supplied and student is verified to be taking CS courses.

All CS Department systems are accessible through OSU's campus data network, from the CIS labs located around campus, and via SSH from off campus. Windows users are advised to obtain the free software PuTTY for this use.

More information on using the Department's computers and facilities, including instructions for accessing the labs and connecting remotely, please select from the links under Computing Resources in the left-hand navigation bar.