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Connect to the Systems

Choose Your SSH Client

NSCC currently operates two systems: ASPIRE 2A and ASPIRE 2A+. Access to the systems is typically via an SSH (Secure Shell) client to the login nodes. Most operating systems have built-in SSH clients. Here are the recommended tools:

🪟 Windows
  • Command Prompt (built-in)
  • PowerShell (built-in)
  • MobaXterm
🐧 Linux
  • Terminal (built-in)
🍎 macOS
  • Terminal (built-in)

Access Instructions By Organisation

The access steps differ by organisation. Follow the instructions for yours below.

A*STAR Users

  1. If you are outside the A*STAR network, connect to the A*STAR VPN first.

  2. Run the following command from your chosen terminal tool. Replace <userid> with your NSCC (not A*STAR) user ID.

ASPIRE 2A
ssh <userid>@aspire2a.a-star.edu.sg
ASPIRE 2A+
ssh <userid>@aspire2p.a-star.edu.sg

NTU Users

If you are outside the NTU network

  1. Connect to the NTU VPN.

  2. Access the NTU Jump Host. Refer to this guide for detailed instructions. First-time users should email hpcsupport@ntu.edu.sg to request access.

  3. Run the following command from the Jump Host. Replace <userid> with your NSCC (not NTU) user ID.

If you are on the NTU network

  • Run the following command from your chosen terminal tool. Replace <userid> with your NSCC (not NTU) user ID.
ASPIRE 2A
ssh <userid>@aspire2antu.nscc.sg
ASPIRE 2A+
ssh <userid>@aspire2pntu.nscc.sg

NUS Users

  1. If you are outside the NUS network, connect to the NUS VPN first.

  2. Run the following command from your chosen terminal tool. Replace <userid> with your NSCC (not NUS) user ID.

ASPIRE 2A
ssh <userid>@aspire2a.nus.edu.sg
ASPIRE 2A+
ssh <userid>@aspire2p.nus.edu.sg

SUTD Users

  1. If you are outside the SUTD network, connect to the SUTD VPN first.

  2. Run the following command from your chosen terminal tool. Replace <userid> with your NSCC (not SUTD) user ID.

ASPIRE 2A
ssh <userid>@aspire2a.sutd.edu.sg
ASPIRE 2A+
ssh <userid>@aspire2p.sutd.edu.sg

All Other Users

  1. Connect to the NSCC VPN. First-time users should

    • Email help@nscc.sg to request access. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is not guaranteed.

    • Complete DUO 2FA enrollment once they receive the approval email from NSCC.

    • Set up the NSCC VPN client on their computer.

    • Refer to Section 5 of this guide for detailed instructions.

  2. Run the following command from your chosen terminal tool. Replace <userid> with your NSCC user ID.

ASPIRE 2A
    ssh <userid>@aspire2a.nscc.sg
ASPIRE 2A+
    ssh <userid>@aspire2p.nscc.sg