Hardware in MPCS Labs
The labs for MPCS (Master's Program in Professional Computer Science) have the following hardware setup in multiple study areas. Please report issues to helpdesk if you need further assistance / clarifications.
For more information on hardware in CSIL, please click here.
Latest updates:
All of the workstations in MPCS labs are now running Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat). (2025.09.02)
Some of the workstations also dualboot to Windows 11.
In SECB 1010 - the Lab for "Master's Program in Professional Computer Science (MPCS)", we have:
- 9 Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstations
- Operating System: soleboot Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat)
- CPU: 13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900K (24-Core)
- RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 DIMM non-ECC Memory
- discrete GPU: each has 1 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 w/24GB GDDR memory installed
- Display: Dell P2715Q LCD, 3840x2160@60Hz (4k)
- Network interface: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- - they are on the south-most / north-most desks of each row
- 19 Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstations
- Operating Systems: dualboot Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat) and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2
- CPU: 13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900K (24-Core)
- RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 DIMM non-ECC Memory
- discrete GPU: each has 1 Nvidia RTX A2000 w/12GB GDDR memory installed
- Display: Dell P2715Q LCD, 3840x2160@60Hz (4k)
- Network interface: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- 17 Dell Precision 3650 Tower Workstations
- Operating Systems: dualboot Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat) and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2
- CPU: Intel 11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900 (8-Core)
- RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 DIMM non-ECC Memory
- discrete GPU: each has 1 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 w/8GB GDDR6 memory installed
- Display: Dell P2715Q LCD, 3840x2160@60Hz (4k)
- Network interface: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
In SECB 1013 - the Lab for "Master's Program in Professional Computer Science (MPCS)", we have:
- 9 Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstations
- Operating System: soleboot Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat)
- CPU: 13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900K (24-Core)
- RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 DIMM non-ECC Memory
- discrete GPU: each has 1 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 w/24GB GDDR memory installed
- Display: Dell P2715Q LCD, 3840x2160@60Hz (4k)
- Network interface: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- - they are on the south-most / north-most desks of each row
- 36 Dell Precision 3650 Tower Workstations
- Operating System: dualboot Ubuntu 24.04.x LTS (Noble Numbat) and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2
- CPU: 11th Generation Intel Core i9- 11900 (8-Core)
- RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 DIMM non-ECC Memory
- discrete GPU: each has 1 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 w/8GB GDDR6 memory installed
- Display: Dell P2715Q LCD, 3840x2160@60Hz (4k)
- Network interface: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The discrete GPUs in MPCS labs
About this table:
Regex means regular expression.
C.C. means NVIDIA GPU Compute Capability level.
Each workstation in MPCS labs is euiped with a GPU. Here is the list:
| GPU Model | C.C. | Hostname (Regex) | Study Area | PC Model | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 8.9 |
secb1010-[a-d]01.csil.sfu.ca secb1010-[abc]12.csil.sfu.ca secb1010-d11.csil.sfu.ca |
SECB 1010 | Precision 3660 Tower | 9 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 8.9 |
secb1013-[a-d]01.csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[abc]12.csil.sfu.ca secb1013-d11.csil.sfu.ca |
SECB 1013 | Precision 3660 Tower | 9 |
| RTX A2000 | 8.6 |
secb1010-[bc]11.csil.sfu.ca secb1010-c0[2-6].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-c0[89].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-[cd]10.csil.sfu.ca secb1010-d0[2-9].csil.sfu.ca |
SECB 1010 | Precision 3660 Tower | 19 |
| Quadro RTX 4000 | 7.5 |
secb1010-a0[2-5].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-a0[789].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-a1[01].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-b0[2-6].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-b0[89].csil.sfu.ca secb1010-b10.csil.sfu.ca |
SECB 1010 | Precision 3650 Tower | 17 |
| Quadro RTX 4000 | 7.5 |
secb1013-[a-d]0[2-5].csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[ad]0[789].csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[a-d]10.csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[abc]11.csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[bcd]06.csil.sfu.ca secb1013-[bc]0[89].csil.sfu.ca |
SECB 1013 | Precision 3650 Tower | 36 |
The Projectors in the MPCS labs
There is a mounted projector for each study area; each is accompanied by a remote, a motorized screen, a special HDMI cable and a special VGA cable. You may locate the projector's connector near the podium:
Please remember, after your presentation is finished:
- Turn off the projector to save the lamp and electricity.
- Put the screen back to the top.
- Make sure the switch (for screen motors) is on "off" (not up, not down).
- Detach the HDMI cable from the computer/laptop.
Click here for more details on how to use the projectors.
About powerbars in MPCS labs
The powerbars on top of desk are provided for personal computing devices only. Plugging in any other devices is prohibited.
Please do not unplug any device already plugged into the powerbar - others may be using the device.
Please remember to unplug & bag your own device before you leave.
Safety warning: trip hazard - you may only use a powerbar on the same row you sit on; otherwise, the cords may cause people stumble.
Warning: - the powerbars in cable trays (under desk) are not for personal use - please do not touch them.
About using LCD for your own laptop
If you change the display settings of the monitor/LCD to use the HDMI connection as the input source, please reset to proper one when you leave - this means you should see the proper CSIL login screen on the LCD panel before you leave.
Warning: disconnecting any cable from the CSIL workstations for personal use is prohibited.
The hardware updates history of CSIL
For hardware changes history of CSIL, please click here.
Please note: our pages record of major changes only; the minor changes, patches and updates are not listed.
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Last updated @ 2025.11.18