I run SSO in a mixed Tru64/Windows environment with DLTIV and SDLT drives.
The SAN is more than capable of running the drives at drive speed, while
performance of our network-based backups is considerably more uneven.

                                                - Bluejay Adametz

Definition: Flintstep v. To wind up one's feet before running away in fear.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cierkowski, Wayne [mailto:Wayne.Cierkowski AT harpercollins DOT com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 14:58
> To: 'veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu'
> Subject: [Veritas-bu] SSO Performance
> 
> 
> We are considering implementing Veritas SSO option on a number of our
> large file and SQL servers. We have a Compaq SAN with a pair of HSG80
> controllers. LUNS are created in 160GB sizes. We are also 
> going to keep
> two tape devices to each fiber connection, we are considering 
> a library
> with SDLT160/320 drives.
> 
> Has anyone had great performance improvements using SSO in a SAN
> environment versus the normal backup path of over the network and
> through a singe master/media server? If so what is a typical 
> performance
> bump after implementation? 
> 
> Also any advise or concerns I should be aware of before I implement? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Wayne 
> 
> 
> 
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