Del wrote: > >> Slightly related, well it is multi-channel {:-), but does anyone have >> any experience with using a DEC Storage works array under dual linux >> hosts?[1] >> >> 1) can it be done? > > Yes. It's a filesystem issue, not specifically a host issue, > > Generally the storageworks units I played with left a lot to be desired > in comparison with the EMC gear. I wouldn't buy one or recommend one > to a client, however if one's fallen into your lap it may be a fun > toy, and better than a stack of yellow sticky notes from a storage > point of view.
Thanks Del. Much useful information appreciated. Yes, it fell into my lap. I suspect is is a very basic model. The most useful thing was that it had a full complement of hard disks and i think some spare hard disk and power units, so I can play with software raid, although I/O isn't going to stress anything. OTOH, winter is coming, so it will save running a room heater occassionally {:-) > -- Terry Collins {:-)}}} email: terryc at woa.com.au www: http://www.woa.com.au Wombat Outdoor Adventures <Bicycles, Computers, Outdoors, Publishing> "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." Benjamin Franklin -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html