Build your data storage toolkit

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We know that finding the right type of storage for research data is critical for your research. This page helps you explore and select the services that best fit the scope and content of your datasets. We will continue to add services to the toolkit as they become available.

When exploring these services, keep in mind: 

  • The size of your dataset
  • Whether or not it is being actively used
  • If people outside of the campus community are involved
  • NSHE data governance policies

Let us help you find the disk space you need

Select the options that best describe your dataset. results display below
  • Dyrad

    Dryad is an open-access data repository where researchers can publish finalized research data ready to be shared with the public. Researchers at the University can use the platform for free as part of our ongoing commitment to open access and data sharing.

    Good for Not good for
    • Publishing and sharing open access research data
    • Data still in active use
    • Copyrighted data
    • Data with regulated PII
    • Datasets larger than 300 GB 
  • Digital Archive (Islandora)

    The Digital Archive provides long-term access to thousands of unique digital assets related to Reno and Northern Nevada. It houses a variety of datasets, though they are typically part of full transfers or donations to our collections.

    Good for Not good for
    • Datasets that are part of a collection transferred or donated to the Libraries
    • Datasets that are not part of the Libraries' collections
    • Data with regulated PII
    • Datasets larger than 200 GB 
  • NAS

    Network attached storage (the NAS) is available to allow multiple employees to share a common set of documents and files. OIT works with departments and employees to facilitate access and set storage quotas.

    Good for Not good for
    • Regulated data
    • Datasets that require campus security and backup protocols
    • Projects that require low latency connections
    • Sharing data with collaborators outside the University
    • Multi-terabyte datasets 
  • NevadaBox

    NevadaBox is a cloud-based storage solution for University students, faculty, and staff.

    Good for Not good for
    • Projects that require web access
    • Sharing files with collaborators outside the University
    • Small projects with a modest storage needs
    • Any file greater than 50 GB
    • Projects that will exceed 100 GB
    • Projects that require low latency connections
  • OneDrive

    OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud-based storage solution. OneDrive is part of Office 365 but can be downloaded to your computer for ease of use. OIT Security Policy allows OneDrive files to be shared only with internal collaborators. 

    Good for Not good for
    • Projects that require web access
    • Datasets that include large files
    • Datasets the occupy less than 25 TB
    • Datasets with regulated PII
    • Projects that require data be shared with users outside of the campus community
    • Projects that require low latency connections
  • Rosalind storage system

    Roslind consists of 1.5 PB of dedicated storage space. It is optimized for general purpose research data staging or backup during active project phases by large groups or laboratories. 

    Good for Not good for
    • Datasets that require campus security and backup protocols
    • Multi-terabyte datasets
    • Projects that require low latency connections
    • Projects that involve data sharing with users outside of the campus community
    • Datasets that might be active and in use beyond 2026
    • Data that is no longer in active use
  • ScholarWolf

    The University's institutional repository, ScholarWolf publishes student and faculty search. Submissions receive a persistent identifier and can be discovered through both the open web and the Libraries' systems.

    Good for Not good for
    • Supplementary research materials
    • Research and data that needs to be shared
    • Data or research that requires a persistent identifier
    • Dataset that are in active use
    • Datasets with regulated PII
    • Datasets larger than 2 GB

  • SharePoint

    Sharepoint is a cloud-based collaborative space. It is part of Office 365 and includes integrations with a variety of Microsoft products, including Power Automate. SharePoint sites start with an allocation of 10 TB of storage.

    Good for Not good for
    • Projects that require web access
    • Group projects at the University
    • Datasets that include large files
    • Datasets the occupy less than 10 TB
    • Datasets with regulated PII
    • Projects that require data be shared with users outside of the campus community
    • Projects that require low latency connections

What if I don't see any options here for my use case?

There are some cases where you will not be able to find an obvious fit for your research data storage needs. If that is the case, please contact our team. We will personally connect you with experts who can help you develop a solution that fits your needs, while also working within the University’s infrastructure.

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