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Re: [Networker] volume capacity part 2

2004-04-14 14:15:33
Subject: Re: [Networker] volume capacity part 2
From: adult swim <adult_0_swim AT YAHOO DOT COM>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTMAIL.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:58:30 -0700
Wow, I knew that there would be some variance in the
compression but didn't think it could be that much. I
tested some restores and the data is good!!

Thanks again




--- Darren Dunham <ddunham AT TAOS DOT COM> wrote:
> >
> > After feedback from the list I realized that I was
> > using data compression incorrectly by using
> hardware
> > compression as well as unix with compression
> > directives, that has been changed to hardware
> > compression only.
> >
> > In addition I verified that I have all 100/200 LTO
> > Ultrium tapes loaded in the Jukebox but....
> >
> > I am seeing tape capacity figures that are all
> over
> > the place. Some show Full at 181GB and 169GB and
> that
> > makes sense but I am also seeing some show Full at
> > 335GB and 362GB which does not make sense.
>
> But possible.  Some data (especially from some
> databases) is highly
> compressible.  2:1 is just a target... impossible
> for already compressed
> data, easy for other types of data.
>
> If you have concerns about the compressibility, just
> go ahead and do
> some sample restores from that volume (some near the
> front, some near
> the back) and make sure it's all good.
>
> > If I have a 100GB tape that should only be able to
> > show 200GB max compressed how am I getting figures
> > over 200GB? any ideas?
>
> 200GB is not a max.
>
>
> --
> Darren Dunham
>    ddunham AT taos DOT com
> Senior Technical Consultant         TAOS
> http://www.taos.com/
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> Francisco, CA bay area
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