scp or rsync

The scp or rsync commands can be used to transfer data on or off the Research Cluster using a local terminal. For transferring data through a web interface the OnDemand File Manager can be used.

This method is recommended for small numbers/sizes of files. For transferring large amounts of data Globus is the recommended solution.

scp

scp is a commandline program that uses transfers data via ssh. It is most useful for copying small files or directories between computers where you are not concerned about resuming transfers in the event of disconnection.

Transferring onto the cluster

Terminal

scp /local/path/to/file <otago-username>@aoraki-login.otago.ac.nz:/destination/path/on/aoraki

Copying data from the cluster

Terminal

scp  <otago-username>@aoraki-login.otago.ac.nz:/path/on/aoraki/to/file /destination/local/path

rsync

Rsync has additional functionalies from scp' such as the ability to resume transfers if the connection is interrupted.

Transferring to the cluster

Terminal

rsync /local/path/to/file <otago-username>@aoraki-login.otago.ac.nz:/destination/path/on/aoraki

Copying from the cluster

Terminal

rsync  <otago-username>@aoraki-login.otago.ac.nz:/path/on/aoraki/to/file /destination/local/path