Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-18 Thread Dave Vrona
> IMHO, whether a dedicated log device needs redundancy > (mirrored), should > be determined by the dynamics of each end-user > environment (zpool version, > goals/priorities, and budget). > Well, I populate a chassis with dual HBAs because my _perception_ is they tend to fail more than other ca

Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-18 Thread Dave Vrona
Or, DDRDrive X1 ? Would the X1 need to be mirrored? -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss

Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-18 Thread Dave Vrona
The Acard device mentioned in this thread looks interesting: http://opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID=401719ρΆ„· -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailm

Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-18 Thread Dave Vrona
> > On 18 apr 2010, at 00.52, Dave Vrona wrote: > > > Ok, so originally I presented the X-25E as a > "reasonable" approach. After reading the follow-ups, > I'm second guessing my statement. > > > > Any decent alternatives at a reasonable price? &

Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-17 Thread Dave Vrona
Ok, so originally I presented the X-25E as a "reasonable" approach. After reading the follow-ups, I'm second guessing my statement. Any decent alternatives at a reasonable price? -- This message posted from opensolaris.org ___ zfs-discuss mailing list

Re: [zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-17 Thread Dave Vrona
> > From: zfs-discuss-boun...@opensolaris.org > [mailto:zfs-discuss- > > boun...@opensolaris.org] On Behalf Of Edward Ned > Harvey > > > > > From: zfs-discuss-boun...@opensolaris.org > [mailto:zfs-discuss- > > > boun...@opensolaris.org] On Behalf Of D

[zfs-discuss] SSD best practices

2010-04-17 Thread Dave Vrona
Hi all, I'm planning a new build based on a SuperMicro chassis with 16 bays. I am looking to use up to 4 of the bays for SSD devices. After reading many posts about SSDs I believe I have a _basic_ understanding of a reasonable approach to utilizing SSDs for ZIL and L2ARC. Namely: ZIL: Intel