how to configure raid 5
how to configure raid5
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| January 5, 2011 10:45 AM
RAID 4, RAID 5
how to configure raid5
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| January 5, 2011 10:45 AM
RAID 4, RAID 5
SAN storage solutions on SQL Server
It has been said somewhere on this site that “what will be more advantageous [for SAN storage] are more drives in the array versus a couple of very large drives.” However, if the whole lot of arrays is a bunch of disks RAID-5 that are presented as a logical disk and then partitioned into many [...]
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| June 24, 2008 8:25 PM
RAID 5, SAN, SAN storage, SQL Server
It has been said somewhere on this site that “what will be more advantageous [for SAN storage] are more drives in the array versus a couple of very large drives.” However, if the whole lot of arrays is a bunch of disks RAID-5 that are presented as a logical disk and then partitioned into many [...]
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| June 24, 2008 8:25 PM
RAID 5, SAN, SAN storage, SQL Server
Syncing Software recommendations
One of my VIP end users (a senior scientist in our building) has put in a request for the following setup: He wants us to build him 2 8-TB file servers, identical in design. This is not a problem, I’ve done this already for our own use. One server will be in his lab for [...]
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| June 24, 2008 3:11 PM
Backup, Backup to Disk, RAID, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2
One of my VIP end users (a senior scientist in our building) has put in a request for the following setup: He wants us to build him 2 8-TB file servers, identical in design. This is not a problem, I’ve done this already for our own use. One server will be in his lab for [...]
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| June 24, 2008 3:11 PM
Backup, Backup to Disk, RAID, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2
server How I can install win2K3 in HP prolient ML350 server with RAID5 for first time
How I can install win2K3 in HP prolient ML350 server with RAID5 for first time
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| June 3, 2008 11:09 AM
HP Prolient ML350, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
How I can install win2K3 in HP prolient ML350 server with RAID5 for first time
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| June 3, 2008 11:09 AM
HP Prolient ML350, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
Exact copy of Exchange Server
I have Exchange 2003 in my domain, and I’m running out of storage. I have done 2 defragments for the databases already (I did that on another computer by copying the edb and stm files, defragment them and then move them back to place). But now I’m running out of space again. I have no [...]
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| August 28, 2008 7:35 AM
Exchange 2003, Exchange databases, Exchange Server backup, Exchange server data management and storage, iSCSI, RAID, RAID 5
I have Exchange 2003 in my domain, and I’m running out of storage. I have done 2 defragments for the databases already (I did that on another computer by copying the edb and stm files, defragment them and then move them back to place). But now I’m running out of space again. I have no [...]
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| August 28, 2008 7:35 AM
Exchange 2003, Exchange databases, Exchange Server backup, Exchange server data management and storage, iSCSI, RAID, RAID 5
Raid1 vs Raid5 Microsoft exchange data
We are implementing Microsoft Exchange on a EMC DMX3500 DASD Subsystem that has 146GB and 300GBs. Talked to Gartner Group Consultant Bob Passmore and he is strongly recommending RAID 1: his justification is based on the fact that RAID 1 is double the number of disk drives; therefore you cut what is called QUEUE DEPTH [...]
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| May 1, 2008 2:31 PM
EMC, Exchange, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 1 vs RAID 5, RAID 5, SAN, Storage
We are implementing Microsoft Exchange on a EMC DMX3500 DASD Subsystem that has 146GB and 300GBs. Talked to Gartner Group Consultant Bob Passmore and he is strongly recommending RAID 1: his justification is based on the fact that RAID 1 is double the number of disk drives; therefore you cut what is called QUEUE DEPTH [...]
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| May 1, 2008 2:31 PM
EMC, Exchange, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 1 vs RAID 5, RAID 5, SAN, Storage
NAS or SAN?
We have a need to run numerous virtual servers from a NAS/SAN. The questions is, which should we choose? THe product we support (Citrix XenServer) supports either for backend virtual system storage and can run VM’s from either. Currently, our needs are small. We have about 10 virtual servers that we want to migrate to [...]
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| July 24, 2008 6:44 PM
DR, HBA, iSCSI, NAS, NFS, RAID 5, SAN, Virtual Machines, Xen
We have a need to run numerous virtual servers from a NAS/SAN. The questions is, which should we choose? THe product we support (Citrix XenServer) supports either for backend virtual system storage and can run VM’s from either. Currently, our needs are small. We have about 10 virtual servers that we want to migrate to [...]
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| July 24, 2008 6:44 PM
DR, HBA, iSCSI, NAS, NFS, RAID 5, SAN, Virtual Machines, Xen
Upgradation of raid
hi all how can i upgrade my raid level 1 to level 5 without loss any data and policy in domain controller regards mukesh
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| August 28, 2008 1:00 PM
Domain Controller, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5
hi all how can i upgrade my raid level 1 to level 5 without loss any data and policy in domain controller regards mukesh
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| August 28, 2008 1:00 PM
Domain Controller, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5
RAID Levels on SAN
When deploying SQL Server 2005 Enterprise whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit versions using a SAN backend, does the Storage Methodologies regarding RAID1 (VRAID1) or RAID5 (VRAID5) change? There are differences of opinions in our organization regarding this issue. From the DBA Standpoint we strive to implement the correct solution using RAID1 or VRAID1 for [...]
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| July 15, 2008 11:13 AM
RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, SAN, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Enterprise Edition, VRAID1, VRAID5
When deploying SQL Server 2005 Enterprise whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit versions using a SAN backend, does the Storage Methodologies regarding RAID1 (VRAID1) or RAID5 (VRAID5) change? There are differences of opinions in our organization regarding this issue. From the DBA Standpoint we strive to implement the correct solution using RAID1 or VRAID1 for [...]
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| July 15, 2008 11:13 AM
RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, SAN, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Enterprise Edition, VRAID1, VRAID5
Application server SW and HD in SOHO
I am looking for advice and guidance. What kind of hardware I will need? What kind of software technologies should I start looking in to? What software packages are most relevant to what I am looking for? (I am not an IT professional and not in IT related business! ) I am looking to learn [...]
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| September 8, 2008 1:26 PM
Capacity planning, Network design, Network hardware, Open source, RAID 5, Routers, VMware
I am looking for advice and guidance. What kind of hardware I will need? What kind of software technologies should I start looking in to? What software packages are most relevant to what I am looking for? (I am not an IT professional and not in IT related business! ) I am looking to learn [...]
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| September 8, 2008 1:26 PM
Capacity planning, Network design, Network hardware, Open source, RAID 5, Routers, VMware
Increasing server performance
Help reviving servers. Configuration current: 8 300GB disks in Raid 5 10000RPM Each. Total 2TB (70%Full) with an average of 68kb files tottal of 24 million files. The curent read rate is at 8MB/Sec on NTFS windows 2003 Partition. Any suggestions on increasing performance on current configuration. P.S. We are running diskkeeper as difrag utility.
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| September 19, 2008 5:59 PM
NTFS, RAID, RAID 5, Server Performance, Storage servers, Windows Server 2003
Help reviving servers. Configuration current: 8 300GB disks in Raid 5 10000RPM Each. Total 2TB (70%Full) with an average of 68kb files tottal of 24 million files. The curent read rate is at 8MB/Sec on NTFS windows 2003 Partition. Any suggestions on increasing performance on current configuration. P.S. We are running diskkeeper as difrag utility.
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| September 19, 2008 5:59 PM
NTFS, RAID, RAID 5, Server Performance, Storage servers, Windows Server 2003
Host based Striping of LUNs
I’m looking for some information regarding host based striping of LUNs – specifically to improve performance. I have a Raid 5 LUN that hold a database. I know that I have a latency issue on this LUN so i’m debating whether to split the LUN into two seperate Raid 5 LUNS then stipe these using [...]
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| September 19, 2008 6:52 AM
Exchange databases, LUNs, RAID, RAID 5, Striping, Windows Server 2003
I’m looking for some information regarding host based striping of LUNs – specifically to improve performance. I have a Raid 5 LUN that hold a database. I know that I have a latency issue on this LUN so i’m debating whether to split the LUN into two seperate Raid 5 LUNS then stipe these using [...]
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| September 19, 2008 6:52 AM
Exchange databases, LUNs, RAID, RAID 5, Striping, Windows Server 2003
IBM DS400
Hi, We have IBM ds400 storage device Which as configured RAID 5 with fc cable for windows 2003 server .Problem is if we restart the server we are not able to see assigned partion in server,once again if we restart then it is visible.I have updated all firmware,bios and patchs but also same issue.IT also [...]
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| September 5, 2008 7:21 AM
IBM DS400, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
Hi, We have IBM ds400 storage device Which as configured RAID 5 with fc cable for windows 2003 server .Problem is if we restart the server we are not able to see assigned partion in server,once again if we restart then it is visible.I have updated all firmware,bios and patchs but also same issue.IT also [...]
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| September 5, 2008 7:21 AM
IBM DS400, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
Capacity Expansion on RAID 5 Array
I recently replaced the 4 18GB drives one at a time in my HP NetServer with 73 GB drives. The capacity shows up as the original 54 GB. I check the drives with disk manager and no additional unused space appears. How do I get the unused space to appear so I can create another [...]
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| August 28, 2008 10:31 PM
HP NetServer, RAID, RAID 5, Servers
I recently replaced the 4 18GB drives one at a time in my HP NetServer with 73 GB drives. The capacity shows up as the original 54 GB. I check the drives with disk manager and no additional unused space appears. How do I get the unused space to appear so I can create another [...]
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| August 28, 2008 10:31 PM
HP NetServer, RAID, RAID 5, Servers
Exchange 2003 / File Server Cluster – Best practice – WHAT IS your OPINION?
I have setup a 2-node Win2k3 cluster with a PowerVault 13 Disk Storage. WE are using this for: 1) Exchange and 2)File/Print services I have a 2 140GB disk on a RAID 1 for with partitions q: for Quorum and E: I have the rest of the 11 on a RAID 5 139 TB 1 [...]
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| August 28, 2008 2:02 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange server installation, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
I have setup a 2-node Win2k3 cluster with a PowerVault 13 Disk Storage. WE are using this for: 1) Exchange and 2)File/Print services I have a 2 140GB disk on a RAID 1 for with partitions q: for Quorum and E: I have the rest of the 11 on a RAID 5 139 TB 1 [...]
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| August 28, 2008 2:02 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange server installation, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
RAID 1 or RAID 5
I have 1 file server and 1 email server. both are Win2k3….one with exchange 2003 one with SQL 2000 but only 4 people using a small accounting program on it. Both are Dual XEON 2Ghz processors 1 Gb RAM 15K rpm hard drives. Ultra SCSI 160 controllers File server has software RAID 1, Exchange Server [...]
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| August 28, 2008 2:37 PM
Exchange 2003, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, SQL 2000, SQL Server 2003
I have 1 file server and 1 email server. both are Win2k3….one with exchange 2003 one with SQL 2000 but only 4 people using a small accounting program on it. Both are Dual XEON 2Ghz processors 1 Gb RAM 15K rpm hard drives. Ultra SCSI 160 controllers File server has software RAID 1, Exchange Server [...]
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| August 28, 2008 2:37 PM
Exchange 2003, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, SQL 2000, SQL Server 2003
Which RAID level should we use?
A SearchStorage.com member recently asked: We have three 73 GB, U320, SCSI, 1-in, 15K, PE 2850s, with MR5 ROMB RAID-5 drives, to use in a server that will be doing file sharing and print serving. Is RAID-5 the best configuration?
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| August 28, 2008 4:36 PM
Disk drives, RAID, RAID 5, SAN, SCSI
A SearchStorage.com member recently asked: We have three 73 GB, U320, SCSI, 1-in, 15K, PE 2850s, with MR5 ROMB RAID-5 drives, to use in a server that will be doing file sharing and print serving. Is RAID-5 the best configuration?
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| August 28, 2008 4:36 PM
Disk drives, RAID, RAID 5, SAN, SCSI
New way of handling RAID 5?
As an Oracle DBA, I have heard and read a lot about RAID 5 and what it can do to database write performance. Now I understand RAID 5 has been improved to the point that all of the things that caused the overhead are now being handled in disk cache, and write times are now [...]
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| August 28, 2008 4:37 PM
Oracle DBA, RAID, RAID 5
As an Oracle DBA, I have heard and read a lot about RAID 5 and what it can do to database write performance. Now I understand RAID 5 has been improved to the point that all of the things that caused the overhead are now being handled in disk cache, and write times are now [...]
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| August 28, 2008 4:37 PM
Oracle DBA, RAID, RAID 5
