Transfer request for DQ2 dataset

Requests to have DQ2 datasets copied to the Manchester Tier-2 are made through the Panda monitor at BNL (there is also a mirror at CERN). You need a valid Grid certificate to register on Panda.

Request subscription

To make the request, you click on the DDM Req link, which can be found in the left-hand menu under Datasets Distribution. Enter values for your request using the following as an example:

Request field	Example	Comments
Dataset Pattern	trig1_misal1_valid1.005145.PythiaZmumu.recon.AOD.v13003003_tid016938	The tid portion may not be necessary.
Software Version	13.0.30.3
Dataset Format	AOD
Destination	MANC-2	MANC selects computing element ce01; MANC-2 selects ce02.
Validity	OneTimeCopy
userid	miyagawa	This is the userid you registered on Panda.
Req Type	user

Once you have the information entered, click "Continue". If the information entered is valid, you will then need to click the "Submit" on the next page to complete your request. If something is incorrect, use the "Back" button to modify; do not use the "Return" button as it will clear all of the fields.

Check request status

To check the status of requests, click on Req list under Datasets Distribution in the left-hand menu. Then select

Tier

MANC-2

and click "Continue".