Re: Library out of space. Time for disks?
2006-10-18 15:48:02
main disadvantage is Fragmentation
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Orin Rehorst
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Subject: Re: Library out of space. Time for disks?
I could use an external drive rack, build a RAID array, and use it to
replace my primary tapepool, correct? What would be the disadvantages of
that vs. a VTL?
TIA
Orin Rehorst
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Thorneycroft, Doug
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:18 AM
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Subject: Re: Library out of space. Time for disks?
That's what we are doing. Our primary is a 6.4 TB VTL.
So far, it's working very well. Excellent performance.
Main concern is if the device fails, how long will it
take to restore all those terabytes of primary storage
from offsite volumes.
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From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
Orin Rehorst
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 8:02 AM
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Subject: Library out of space. Time for disks?
Our IBM 3583 tape lib is out of space.
What do you think of this idea?
Acquire disk-based appliance i.e. 3 TB. Use it for primary. Use 3583 for
off site tapes only.
Please advise.
TIA
Orin Rehorst
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