SDS@hd (Scientific Data Storage) is a central
storage service for hot large-scale scientific data that can be used
by researchers from all universities in Baden-Württemberg. It
offers fast and secure file system storage capabilities to
individuals or groups, e.g. in the context of cooperative projects.
Fast data accesses are possible even in case of a high number of
small files. User authentication and authorization are
implemented in terms of the federated identity management in
Baden-Württemberg allowing researchers to use their existing ID
of their home institution transparently for this service. Data
protection requirements can be fulfilled by data encryption and
secure data transfer protocols. The service is operated by the
computing center of Heidelberg University
