Content

• Overview
• Key Capabilities
• Example Use Cases
• Cost
• Eligibility
• Request Access
• Notes
• Support

Overview

Lolo is UW's dedicated archival storage service designed for research data that needs to be retained long-term and accessed infrequently. It offers cost-effective, high-integrity storage with built-in redundancy and is ideal for safeguarding valuable research outputs over time. 

Key Capabilities

• Tape based using LTO-8 tape drives
• Optimized for larger, infrequently accessed files
• Fast access via SSH, ideal for files 100GB+
• Redundant storage across distinct data centers (4545 Building UW Seattle and TierPoint Spokane, WA)
• Connected to Hyak and campus via 10Gbps network
• Compatible with scripting and automation for bulk transfers

Example Use Cases

• Archiving project data post-publication
• Backing up HPC output from Hyak or Kopah
• Grant-compliant long-term storage
• Retention of datasets for reproducibility

Cost

• $3.45 per TB per month
• Billed in 1TB increments
• Exempt from F&A costs

Eligibility

Available to UW faculty, staff, and affiliates with valid UW NetIDs and appropriate worktags. 

Request Access

Lolo Archive Intake Form

Research Computing Consulting Intake Form

Notes

• Not optimized for small files - use archival formats like .tar to bundle data before upload
• New allocations under 10TB are typically provisioned same-day
• For more information please visit the Lolo service catalog. 

Support

• Business-hours user support
• Infrastructure monitoring is continuous
• Planned maintanence occurs monthly with extended windows quarterly