Best OS for blade server with 24 Gb RAM
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM's Software/Hardware used: Dell Blade Server...
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| Nov 11 2009 2:55 PM GMT
Blade Server Installation, blade server advice, Dell Blade Server
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM's Software/Hardware used: Dell Blade Server...
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| Nov 11 2009 2:55 PM GMTBlade Server Installation, blade server advice, Dell Blade Server
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Cluster drives moving windows server 2003 r2 32 bit
We currently have a two node Windows 2003 R2 32 bit cluster. There are about 6 data "drives" in it, running on our EMC SAN. We're wanting to replace the cluster with newer hardware. I've set up a new2003 R2 x64 two node cluster, and I want to move the data drives from the existing cluster to...
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| Nov 9 2009 3:10 PM GMT
Windows Cluster, Windows Server 2003 Clustering Services, Windows Server 2003
We currently have a two node Windows 2003 R2 32 bit cluster. There are about 6 data "drives" in it, running on our EMC SAN. We're wanting to replace the cluster with newer hardware. I've set up a new2003 R2 x64 two node cluster, and I want to move the data drives from the existing cluster to...
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| Nov 9 2009 3:10 PM GMTWindows Cluster, Windows Server 2003 Clustering Services, Windows Server 2003
Fibre Channel HBAs initiator or target mode for netapp
How can you tell if the fibre channel hbas are in initiator or target mode in a NettApp SAN? Software/Hardware used: Netapp SAN, HBA
How can you tell if the fibre channel hbas are in initiator or target mode in a NettApp SAN? Software/Hardware used: Netapp SAN, HBA
Robot on 2 separate SANs
I have 2 backup servers each using storage on separate Storage devices (Clariions) located on separate SANs. I also have a tape robot that needs to be attached to both these backup servers. Can a single tape robot host be attached and zoned to 2 different SANs? Software/Hardware used:...
I have 2 backup servers each using storage on separate Storage devices (Clariions) located on separate SANs. I also have a tape robot that needs to be attached to both these backup servers. Can a single tape robot host be attached and zoned to 2 different SANs? Software/Hardware used:...
Exchange 2003 migration to new SAN
We need to move our exchange and cluster data to a new SAN. We have 2 Windows server 2003 enterprise servers running exchange 2003. Our current cluster's shared disk is a direct fiber connection (from each server) to an old storage device that we ultimately want to remove from our server room. ...
We need to move our exchange and cluster data to a new SAN. We have 2 Windows server 2003 enterprise servers running exchange 2003. Our current cluster's shared disk is a direct fiber connection (from each server) to an old storage device that we ultimately want to remove from our server room. ...
Fibre Channel or ISCSI for SAN
We have a SAN that is mission critical to the business. Performance and availabilty are key. I have read that I should lean towards fibre channel for this versus ISCSI but was curious if anyone has seen a noticable difference. Software/Hardware used: Fibre Channel, SAN, ISCSI
We have a SAN that is mission critical to the business. Performance and availabilty are key. I have read that I should lean towards fibre channel for this versus ISCSI but was curious if anyone has seen a noticable difference. Software/Hardware used: Fibre Channel, SAN, ISCSI
Performance irregularities on Hitachi AMS2100?
We are seeing a strange mix of high cache write pending in conjunction with very high front end processor utilization which we believe typically do not occur together. Has anyone else seen this or other performance issues on this storage array? Software/Hardware used: Hitachi AMS2100 and Hitachi...
We are seeing a strange mix of high cache write pending in conjunction with very high front end processor utilization which we believe typically do not occur together. Has anyone else seen this or other performance issues on this storage array? Software/Hardware used: Hitachi AMS2100 and Hitachi...
How to present an EMC Storage LUN to Windows 2003
We have virtualized a number of our servers (with VMWare) and updated our CA Arcserve backup software. Arcserve suggest having a backup proxy server and a backup server. I have installed VCB on the backup proxy server. This is right out of CA's installation manual: Software/Hardware used: Server...
We have virtualized a number of our servers (with VMWare) and updated our CA Arcserve backup software. Arcserve suggest having a backup proxy server and a backup server. I have installed VCB on the backup proxy server. This is right out of CA's installation manual: Software/Hardware used: Server...
SAN zoning and IBM SAN Director
Can I activate the two SAN zoning configuration on a single IBM SAN Director?
Can I activate the two SAN zoning configuration on a single IBM SAN Director?
SAN solution suggestions
We are in the process of making a decision on [strong class="keyhilite"]SAN[/strong], evaluating EMC, IBM and HP for their storage and site to site replication. EMC we are looking at CX4, with IBM it is DS8100, HP it is EVA4400 series solution. Software/Hardware used: SAN
We are in the process of making a decision on [strong class="keyhilite"]SAN[/strong], evaluating EMC, IBM and HP for their storage and site to site replication. EMC we are looking at CX4, with IBM it is DS8100, HP it is EVA4400 series solution. Software/Hardware used: SAN
EMC PowerPath issue
I have an an issue where PowerPath only displays one path even though 2 exhist. The san is showing both connections. Any suggestions Software/Hardware used: EMC Powerpath
I have an an issue where PowerPath only displays one path even though 2 exhist. The san is showing both connections. Any suggestions Software/Hardware used: EMC Powerpath
SAN attenuator use
We are running HP SANs. I'm providing a single link using their LH SFP from one computer room to another, with approx 3.4 db loss on both legs, but I'm seeing errors associated with too much light. When do you use attenuators?
We are running HP SANs. I'm providing a single link using their LH SFP from one computer room to another, with approx 3.4 db loss on both legs, but I'm seeing errors associated with too much light. When do you use attenuators?
Lower-end SAN products
Do you use any lower-end SAN products (EqualLogic, EMC, LeftHand Networks, Compellent Technologies, etc.) in your setup? If so, what do you use?
Do you use any lower-end SAN products (EqualLogic, EMC, LeftHand Networks, Compellent Technologies, etc.) in your setup? If so, what do you use?
EMC CX-300
hi , we are having a problem currently with our SAN system the model is dell emc-cx300 . the SPA is ok but the SPB is unreachable . fibre cables are connected ok . i can ping it and it shows as U icon on SPB which mean unmange in Navisphere manager . i think the storage array software (OS for SPB)...
hi , we are having a problem currently with our SAN system the model is dell emc-cx300 . the SPA is ok but the SPB is unreachable . fibre cables are connected ok . i can ping it and it shows as U icon on SPB which mean unmange in Navisphere manager . i think the storage array software (OS for SPB)...
SAN tutorials
Hi friends can any one help me on storage area network(SAN) i need video tutorials or links
Hi friends can any one help me on storage area network(SAN) i need video tutorials or links
Fibre Channel Switch recommendations?
Looking for a fibre channel switch 8gb for connection to SAN. Would like something that can expand easily if needed. Thanks
Looking for a fibre channel switch 8gb for connection to SAN. Would like something that can expand easily if needed. Thanks
Network storage topology and Data Migration
How does Network storage topology (NAS or SAN) affect Data Migration process?
How does Network storage topology (NAS or SAN) affect Data Migration process?
Best practices for configuring clients to boot from Windows 2003 server and attached iSCSI SAN
Are there any best practices for configuring clients to boot from an Windows 2003 server hosting the client O/S images on an attached iSCSI SAN? Is there a list of hardware or software that is required? I'm considering a HP - LeftHand iSCSI SAN solution to host the client images but want to...
Are there any best practices for configuring clients to boot from an Windows 2003 server hosting the client O/S images on an attached iSCSI SAN? Is there a list of hardware or software that is required? I'm considering a HP - LeftHand iSCSI SAN solution to host the client images but want to...
