Media & Entertainment and HPC Modes
Object Mount for Linux reads the environment variable CUNO_PROFILE to choose how it downloads data from object storage. It does not change any other behavior.
| CUNO Profile Setting | Download Behavior |
|---|---|
| unset (default) | The default reader, suited to interactive and Media & Entertainment (M&E) workflows |
CUNO_PROFILE=hpc | A reader tuned for High-Performance Computing (HPC) throughput |
CUNO_PROFILE=direct | Direct reads from object storage |
The value is not case-sensitive. Any other value, including M&E, uses the default reader.
Choosing the Right Profile
Leave CUNO_PROFILE unset for interactive and creative workloads, such as desktop video editing and media previews.
Set CUNO_PROFILE=hpc for bulk, high-throughput workloads, such as automated ingest pipelines, render farm nodes and batch jobs.
Measure your own workload with each setting if you are unsure.
Setting the Profile
Define the environment variable before launching Object Mount.
For example:
For permanent use, add the environment variable setting to:
- Your shell profile (
~/.bashrc,~/.zshrc) - A systemd service or login script
- Docker or container entrypoints (if applicable)