HPC Documentation

Guides, references, and tutorials for the WCM cluster

Access and Login

AI Cluster Access and Login

The AI Cluster is accessible through terminal-based SSH sessions. Follow the prerequisites and connection steps below to log in.

Network Requirements

Before attempting to connect, you must ensure your device has secure network clearance. You must either be:

  • Connected directly to the WCM network (on-campus), or
  • Connected via the official WCM VPN (if working remotely).

Login Hosts

Open your local terminal and use one of the primary login nodes below. Make sure to replace <cwid> (using WCM Cornell Red) with your personal WCM Center Wide ID.

# Option 1: Primary Login Host
ssh <cwid>@ai-login01.med.cornell.edu

# Option 2: Secondary Login Host
ssh <cwid>@ai-login02.med.cornell.edu

Example Login Session

Upon successful authentication, your terminal screen will shift from your local machine environment to the remote cluster node environment as shown below:

Last login: Fri Jan  3 11:35:53 2025 from 157.000.00.00
<cwid>@ai-login01:~$ pwd
/home/<cwid>
<cwid>@ai-login01:~$ 

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