Managing an EMC SAN with SMI-S and SNMP
Which technologie should I use between SMI-S and SNMP to manage an EMC SAN? I heard that SMI-S offers more management for SAN. What can SMI-S do that SNMP cannot do?
Which technologie should I use between SMI-S and SNMP to manage an EMC SAN? I heard that SMI-S offers more management for SAN. What can SMI-S do that SNMP cannot do?
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Is LX/LH fiber module a singlemode or multimode module?
Is LX/LH fiber module a singlemode or multimode module?
Is LX/LH fiber module a singlemode or multimode module?
Requirement of a shared disk for a failover clustering solution
While it is a stated fact that for a failover clustering solution, the methodology works on the usage of quorum, shared storage (NAS, SAN etc), is there any possibility of not using a shared storage system and yet implement Failover Clustering? Are there any third-party solutions available on the...
While it is a stated fact that for a failover clustering solution, the methodology works on the usage of quorum, shared storage (NAS, SAN etc), is there any possibility of not using a shared storage system and yet implement Failover Clustering? Are there any third-party solutions available on the...
How to mount HP StorageWorks MSA2000 snapshot and assign LUN?
Running VMware ESX and have a StorageWorks MSA2000 snapshot. What steps do we need to take to mount the snapshot to a VM and assign a LUN? Thank you very much. Moderator Note: This is a submitted question
Running VMware ESX and have a StorageWorks MSA2000 snapshot. What steps do we need to take to mount the snapshot to a VM and assign a LUN? Thank you very much. Moderator Note: This is a submitted question
What is the correct denotation of a SAN?
A lot of people speak about a SAN when they mean a Storage Array. Can anyone help me in the correct denotation of the words SAN and Storage Array?
A lot of people speak about a SAN when they mean a Storage Array. Can anyone help me in the correct denotation of the words SAN and Storage Array?
Disk array setup
Do you use different disk array types in your data center, or do you tend to gravitate toward one setup? How have your disk arrays changed over time? What do you use?
Do you use different disk array types in your data center, or do you tend to gravitate toward one setup? How have your disk arrays changed over time? What do you use?
Where do I find a list of SANs certified for Hyper-V R2, capable of supporting live migration?
Where do I find a list of SANs certified for Hyper-V R2, capable of supporting live migration? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com
Where do I find a list of SANs certified for Hyper-V R2, capable of supporting live migration? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com
Path of a disk IO
Hi all, I know this is a pretty big question but just trying to learn as much as I can about this topic. I wanted to understand how IO travels in a SAN. Lets say for example, I have a linux host connected to a SAN. If I copy a 2MB file, can someone walk me through what happens. I realize a LOT...
Hi all, I know this is a pretty big question but just trying to learn as much as I can about this topic. I wanted to understand how IO travels in a SAN. Lets say for example, I have a linux host connected to a SAN. If I copy a 2MB file, can someone walk me through what happens. I realize a LOT...
SAN material
From where should I start to master the concepts of SAN-storage area networks? Do we have a proper sequence, like where to start and carry on?
From where should I start to master the concepts of SAN-storage area networks? Do we have a proper sequence, like where to start and carry on?
Dell MD3000i and shared folders
Hi all. We have an MD3000i connected to an HP Proliant DL380G5. Occasionally when the server is restarted after, say, an update or software change, the shared folders on the MD3000i are no longer shared. I believe this is because the storage device is not available at the time that Windows tries...
Hi all. We have an MD3000i connected to an HP Proliant DL380G5. Occasionally when the server is restarted after, say, an update or software change, the shared folders on the MD3000i are no longer shared. I believe this is because the storage device is not available at the time that Windows tries...
SAN Replacement Cycle 3 vs. 5 years
For us, our SAN is a capital purchase and our capital budget is on a five year cycle. However, EMC is on a three year replacement cycle. This causes us budgeting problems. What replacement cycle does your SAN vendor promote?
For us, our SAN is a capital purchase and our capital budget is on a five year cycle. However, EMC is on a three year replacement cycle. This causes us budgeting problems. What replacement cycle does your SAN vendor promote?
SAN Cluster Backup best practices
The following question was recently submitted via e-mail by a user: I currently use SAN based clusters with 10 2-node passive and active clusters. They work fine, but I want to know: What happens if we shut down the nodes unexpectedly (eg, power failure) and when we go to start them, they don't...
The following question was recently submitted via e-mail by a user: I currently use SAN based clusters with 10 2-node passive and active clusters. They work fine, but I want to know: What happens if we shut down the nodes unexpectedly (eg, power failure) and when we go to start them, they don't...
Tracking IOPS in Netware 6.5
I need to track the IOPS that our Novell servers are using in order to spec out a SAN solution. I have been unable to find any tools or utilities that would allow me to do that. Does anyone know of a way to monitor disk usage and IOPS?
I need to track the IOPS that our Novell servers are using in order to spec out a SAN solution. I have been unable to find any tools or utilities that would allow me to do that. Does anyone know of a way to monitor disk usage and IOPS?
Access rights for Storage Team members
We are having to justify the access rights that our storage team members have to the Windows, VMWare, and Unix servers. Our storage team is also responsible for all backups, restores, and disaster recovery. Can any one provide a best practices or a already compiled list of access rights that...
We are having to justify the access rights that our storage team members have to the Windows, VMWare, and Unix servers. Our storage team is also responsible for all backups, restores, and disaster recovery. Can any one provide a best practices or a already compiled list of access rights that...
DR for Exchange 2003 in SAN
I have been given a task of setting up Disaster Recovery for Exchange 2003 Infrastructure. We have several Exchange Servers in each of the 2 Sites. Each Site will be a Recovery Center for each other. I'd like to set up a block level Exchange DR between the 2 Sites. All Exchange data are currently...
I have been given a task of setting up Disaster Recovery for Exchange 2003 Infrastructure. We have several Exchange Servers in each of the 2 Sites. Each Site will be a Recovery Center for each other. I'd like to set up a block level Exchange DR between the 2 Sites. All Exchange data are currently...
Creating a virtual SAN on an external disk drive
The following question was recently submitted via e-mail: Is there a way that I could create a virtual SAN on an external USB disk drive? Are there any open-source solutions?
The following question was recently submitted via e-mail: Is there a way that I could create a virtual SAN on an external USB disk drive? Are there any open-source solutions?
iSCSI SAN solution for a VMware ESX 3.5
Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive iSCSI SAN solution for a VMware ESX 3.5 environment? Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question
Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive iSCSI SAN solution for a VMware ESX 3.5 environment? Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question
Need SAN upgrade suggestions
Need to upgrade our SAN due to performance limitations of the HP MSA2000 using fibre channel to connect to our xen servers Any suggestions on products and your experiences Thanks
Need to upgrade our SAN due to performance limitations of the HP MSA2000 using fibre channel to connect to our xen servers Any suggestions on products and your experiences Thanks
I don't know which storage system to buy!
I have a large budget, I need a storage system that stores videos that can be accessed online, I also need to store files (documents) which can be accessed via a mobile network. What do I buy?
I have a large budget, I need a storage system that stores videos that can be accessed online, I also need to store files (documents) which can be accessed via a mobile network. What do I buy?
