There are two ways to transfer to and from desktops or laptops. Both can be used, but each is better suited to a range of numbers and sizes of files to transfer. Note that a browser is always involved via globus.org, but you might have options as described below, which are based on rough recommended guidelines.
Small number of files or small sizes downloaded or uploaded:
Uploads – Once you have navigated to the remote storage Collection directory structure, which supports a direct browser upload, you will see an “Upload” button link in the center panel.
Downloads – Navigate to the remote storage where the files are located. Highlight and choose download.
Many or large files:
Use Globus Connect Personal (GCP), which allows faster and more reliable transfers. GCP supports simple installation for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.
If you need to share data from your desktop or laptop with research collaborators, add “University of Michigan” as your Globus Plus Sponsor in your Globus Account Settings. Note: If possible, use ARC-provided servers to share data for performance and stability.
Please be sure @umich.edu is the contact email address in your profile. Note that this is not required for standard Collections/Endpoints provided by ARC.
- Click on the username menu at the top right.
- Choose Globus Plus
- Choose 'get Globus Plus', but if you are already a Plus member with another institution, choose add another provider
- Find and click the radio box for “University of Michigan” in the list. Advanced research computing will be notified of your request after clicking Continue.
Once your request is approved, Globus Plus will allow you to create shared links to your Globus Connect Personal client. These are also known as guest collections. Be advised, if you allow write access your local hard drive can be inadvertently filled.
If you intend to handle protected sensitive data, please read that section at the bottom of this document. You must also have your personal connect endpoint enrolled into our UMich HA (High-Availability Sensitive Data) Subscription. At installation time, choose the HA option, and once the endpoint is configured, email us at [email protected] and include the following:
- Ask for your Personal endpoint to be part of the UMich HA subscription
- Provide the Display Name and UUID of your endpoint