Storage Arrays

parallels VM migration

parallels VM migration we have a IBM Server with Windows OS On that and have installed Parallels; in parallels they have created other Virtual Machine with Windows OS. how can we can shift this VM to FAS 2020? & how do we do the backup of these VM. Software/Hardware used: IBM Sevrer,...

storage charge back

Has anyone found a package for storage charge back that actually works at most levels:array, server, deptment, and application.

Error when trying to delete Volume on StorageTek 6140

We don't have a problem creating or deleting other volumes -- but on the StorageTek 6140, getting the error "The volume is unmapped." Anyone run into this? Thanks. Moderator Note: This is a submitted question

How do I use Veritas Volume Manager DMP with a StorageTek ST2540 array

We have recently aquired a Sun StorageTek ST2540 array and directly attached it to Sun T2000 server. While the native Solaris 10 MPxIO is able to recognize duel path to the Storage but Veritas DMP is unable to. Could this be because of array support missing in Veritas Storage Foundation Suit 5 for...

DC power in the data center

Hi, I'm Peter Bochner, site editor for SearchStorage.com, and I;'m researching a story on electrical power, storage arrays and the data center. My question is a basic one, but I'm having a hard time finding an answer. Only some storage arrays are available with DC power supplies, and these for the...

Storage allocation methods

My current employer began allocating disk before having a storage administrator on staff. When a file system would achieve 90%, the individual systems admins would log on and just assign themselves new LUNs. This has made layout of the disk a nightmare. One thing they have done - in the name of...