ERISXdl Getting Started

The ERISXdl Platform is accessed via the Linux command-line interface tool ssh so that some familiarity with Linux terminal commands is required. More precisely, users can ssh from within the Mass General Brigham network or via VPN if offsite. Please be aware, however, that in order to use the Slurm job scheduler on ERISXdl the user's group must first submit an application as described under the section "Application Procedure for the ERISXdl platform" here.

Connect from a PC running Microsoft Windows:

• (Recommended) Use the MobaXterm application to connect. 
  For more information on the features of MobaXterm, reference their documentation.
  
  
  • Download the Free Home Edition of MobaXterm here and extract the files from the download to your preferred location. Run the installer and then application if you downloaded the Installer edition, or run the .exe file if you downloaded the Portable edition.
  • Once the application is open, select "Session" from the top toolbar. This will open a new pop-up window.
  • Select "SSH" as the session type, and fill in the specified fields as followed. Once done, click "OK"
    
    
    • Remote host: erisxdl6.research.partners.org
    • Specify username (make sure it's checked off): your Mass General Brigham user ID
    • Port: 22
  • A new terminal tab should open in the MobaXterm window, prompting for your password. Enter your Mass General Brigham password to continue.
  • Once logged in, you will also be able to view your home directory files and folders in the "Sftp" tab on the left toolbar in MobaXterm
• Use the PuTTY ssh client to connect
  
  
  • Download the PuTTY ssh client (putty.exe)
  • Double click the downloaded file
  • Enter the following connection information and press "Open"
    
    
    • Host Name (or IP address): erisxdl6.research.partners.org
    • Port: 22
    • Protocol: SSH
  • Enter your Mass General Brigham user ID and password when prompted

Connect from Mac or Linux

• Open the "Terminal" application
• Using your Mass General Brigham user ID, type this line followed by your password:

ssh <username>@erisxdl6.research.partners.org