FlowRepository down?

[mleipold]

Hi all,

I have been unable to access FlowRepository for a couple days now.....is anyone else having the same issue?


Mike

[mleipold]

Hi all,

I heard back from some ISAC folks in direct email:
"FlowRepository had a hardware failure and ISAC is actively working on a solution, but don't have a specific estimate for when FlowRepository is expected to be back online. ISAC considers it a top priority."


Mike

[hajs97]

Hi,

I have been having the same issue. Thank you for the update!

Hajar

[mleipold]

Flow Repository is now accessible again.

[sgranjeaud]

Hi,

I am experiencing an error while trying to download attachments and FCS. Is it at my side?

Of course, I did refresh the page, did use a new private window and even another web browser. I also tried being logged in or anonymous.

Best,
Samuel

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[mleipold]

Hi Samuel,

Based on your filename, I think you were trying to access HIMC control replicates-Gates ID: FR-FCM-Z2YR

Since that's a dataset I uploaded, I made sure to *not* log in (ie, remain anon). I was using Firefox on a Mac.

One thing I'm noticing is that the CAPTCHA doesn't seem to stay checked; see attached screenshot. While trying to download the entire batch (roughly 1GB), I had to check it at *least* 7 times, and it took *way* longer to create the ZIP than the projected 4 minutes......I eventually gave up after 30 minutes. I'm not sure if that's an issue on the ZIP end, or if it's a CAPTCHA security issue.

I then tried a single file ( 02Feb18_Helios1_Plate3_Sample2_HIMCctrl.fcs ; the first file at 23.8MB), and got your F5 error.

I then tried a completely different dataset/file ( FR-FCM-Z3SN ; CD45_live_Medulla_stim_CD8+ vs CD4.fcs , listed as 119.1 KB) and also got the F5 error.


So, yes, there appears to be an issue with download.


Mike

[sgranjeaud]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your feedback.

I sent a ticket. Let's see, I am patient.

I wish ISAC could allocate enough money to build a stronger infra-structure for those growing data and to add a mirror in Europe.

[mleipold]

Hi Samuel,

I was able to download a file from FR this morning. I only tried one file (rather than a large zipped download of multiple files), but you might try it again.


Mike

[mleipold]

Hi all,

Some of you may have noticed already, but apparently FR's domain license expired on 5/28/22 and therefore the site is currently inaccessible.

"flowrepository.org expired on 05/28/2022 and is pending renewal or deletion"

I don't have any further information, I just wanted to make sure users are aware of this. I'll post again when it's back up.


Mike

[mleipold]

It was announced on the Purdue flow list that

"The repository can be temporarily accessed here:

http://flowrepository.compbio.cs.cmu.edu/

They’re working on renewing the license."