1566686 : Access to Maxwell for Blender work for Franz X. Kärtner (FS-CFEL-2)

Created: 2026-01-13T09:23:38Z - current status: new

Here is the anonymized and summarized version of the query:

Summary

A user affiliated with a research group ([GROUP_NAME]) is requesting access to GPU computing resources on the Maxwell cluster. The purpose is to run Blender for a 3D modeling task as part of a Master’s project and a student assistant position.

Solution

  1. Access Request:
  2. The user should email [maxwell.service@desy.de] to request access to the maxgpu or compgpu partition (if eligible).
  3. In the request, briefly explain the use case (e.g., "3D modeling with Blender for a research project").

  4. Note: Blender is open-source and allows commercial use, so it should be compatible with the compgpu partition (if not restricted by other policies).

  5. Partition Suitability:

  6. The compgpu partition is available to all Maxwell users but has job limits (max 2 concurrent jobs per user).

  7. If the group has its own Maxwell resources, the user should first check with their group admins for access.

  8. Alternative Resources:

  9. If the task is not highly parallelized, the NAF cluster might be a better fit.

  10. Acknowledgement:

  11. If the Maxwell cluster is used, acknowledge it in publications (see documentation).

Sources Used

  1. Maxwell Access Documentation
  2. 2025-09-29: New GPUs and Partitions
  3. NAF Cluster Alternative