Requesting a new storage allocation on the RDF-Active

Requesting a new storage allocation on the RDF-Active involves the following steps:

1. Ensure you have a Research Group in ReCAP

RDF-Active storage is managed through the ReCAP service. Before you can request a storage allocation, you must have an active Research Group in ReCAP. Please see our guidance on creating and managing a Research Group.

2. Confirm you have sufficient RCS Credits

RDF-Active storage allocations must be paid for in advance for a 12-month period, based on the storage quota requested. Before submitting a request, please ensure your Research Group has sufficient RCS Credits to cover the cost of the allocation for the full 12 months.

Details of RDF-Active charging rates are available on the Charging Structure page, and information on purchasing additional credits can be found here. If you require a storage allocation urgently and do not currently have an identified funding source, please contact us to discuss the available options.

3. Submit a storage allocation request

Once the above requirements have been met, submit a storage allocation request using the form available here. We strongly recommend completing the DART process before submitting your request. If you are unable to do so, please enter "N/A" in the DART reference field on the form.

4. Optional: Request migration of existing RDS Projects

If you would like to migrate one or more existing RDS Projects to RDF-Active, you can request this as part of the storage allocation process. When submitting your storage allocation request, attach a file containing a list of the RDS Projects you would like to migrate.

Need help?

If you are unable to complete any of the steps above, or have any questions about the process, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.