Hi, A Linux/AIX logical partition on IBM POWER systems has only virtual SCSI adapters. Can this partition use TSM LAN-free backup in any way? (tape, GPFS, SANergy,...) How about if the client uses NP
Author: Steven Langdale <Steven.Langdale AT CAT DOT COM>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:48:19 +0100
I've not tried it yet, but NPIV should work OK. TSM wouldn't know the underlying connectivity. Not forgetting the strong recommendation NOT to share disk and tape traffic down the same HBA. Mehdi Sal
VIO servers can't route tape, so, you're stuck at GPFS or SANergry. You really should consider adding a few HBAs to your LPAR if you need lan-free, you apparently need big I/O performance, and VIO is
Author: Francisco Molero <fmolero AT YAHOO DOT COM>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:56:42 -0700
Hi, this link can be useful. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=swg21239546 In many cases people are using VIO server, if this is your case you will need to add hbas dedicates only fo
Author: David E Ehresman <deehre01 AT LOUISVILLE DOT EDU>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:19:29 -0400
With VIOS v2, VIO servers can virtualize HBAs. So it is possible to run LAN-free via a virtualized HBA. I haven't done it yet, so can't speak to performance. David VIO servers can't route tape
Author: Stefan Folkerts <stefan.folkerts AT ITAA DOT NL>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:11:26 +0200
NPIV works well with both disk and tape, but make sure you take in account the fact that the virtualized hba you get on your client lpar is not the same kind you get on the VIO. The output of lsdev -
GPFS FAQs indicates that virtual SCSI is supported. Can I mix physical and virtual AIX systems in a cluster for LAN-free backup? (talking about feasibility, not performance). Thank you, Mehdi
Cool, learn something new every day. Will have to test this in my lab.... if I ever get the chance. -- Met vriendelijke groeten/Kind regards, Remco Post