Compute platform

Kütral HPC

Kütral is the local high-performance computing platform that powers Di Genoma Lab analyses.

High-performance computing

The compute backbone for production genomics

Kütral means "fire" in Mapudungun. It is the local HPC platform used by Di Genoma Lab to process large sequencing datasets, run production workflows, and prototype new genomics algorithms.

Compute
1000 CPU cores
Memory
7 TB RAM
Storage
200 TB, BeeGFS
Stack

Designed for reproducible research execution

Kütral is managed as a research platform, not an ad hoc compute pool. The goal is to move efficiently from method development to stable production runs while keeping analyses reproducible and auditable.

Scheduling and storage

Slurm coordinates jobs and BeeGFS provides high-performance shared storage for large genomics workloads.

Workflow execution

Nextflow and containers support portable execution across pilot studies, production runs, and collaborative projects.

Accessible operation

Open OnDemand and automated configuration support practical access, training, and reproducible operations.

Why it matters

Local compute keeps sensitive and complex genomics work under control

Kütral supports human genome assembly, somatic structural variant calling, long-read analysis, population genomics, metagenomics, and high-throughput workflow execution while keeping institutional data close to the research team.