From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]On Behalf Of
Koen Willems
> Can anybody give me an performance figure on restores speeds of a w2k
> user directory with lots of small files on a Gigabit ethernet work.
> I am tunnin resores and want to know wich performance is to be
> expected on gigabit...
> W2k + LTO + GB

As with any performance question, it entirely depends upon the file and
network environment. There are so many variables that asking a generic "how
fast should it be?" is rather a pointless pursuit.

Instead, follow good practices all around. Tune your server OS to optimum
file I/O, clear your network of bottlenecks with best practice standards,
and schedule TSM activities to even out the load as much as possible. If
you're buying a new server for TSM, buy one with decent memory and CPU
resources.

If you don't do these things (or don't know how), no amount of fiddling with
TSM is going to give you quality throughput speeds. The #1 reason (in my
experience) for poor throughput in TSM is bad and/or poorly maintained
networks.

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Mark Stapleton (stapleton AT berbee DOT com)
Certified TSM consultant
Certified AIX system engineer
MCSE