Under no circumstances can you simply appropriate an IP address. All unregistered access is considered as a possible intrusion attempt and must be investigated immediately.
To get an IP Address in the Graphics Cluster, you need to send action at graphics.stanford.edu a message which includes the following:
The IP address assigned will be abled to communicate with the
entire internet, but will be accessible as a server only within stanford.edu
or via VPN.
If you need to run a server accessible from off-campus,
please add an explanation of the intended purpose.
Machines with public IP addresses must
be fully patched at all times and are subject to increased
auditing requirements.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation that your address is assigned. Please configure your machine to use DHCP which will cause it to obtain the registered address automatically.
In order to use a graphics IP, the ethernet outlet used must first be attached to the graphics VLAN at the switch. If you move into a new room which is not on the graphics net, send action at graphics.stanford.edu a message which specifies the room number, the TSO label, and which jack, 3 or 4, you want connected.