Data Storage - configuring a SAN

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configuring a SAN

ivaturi@gmail.com

2005-06-08, 5:52 pm

Ok lets try again...This is the first time I am configuring a SAN
primarily for consolidating our backups. I have a 2T (8 disks of 250G)
SATA-RAID SAN. Now what would be the ideal disk configuration for this
server. At this point I am lloking at backing up close to 25G (could
double in next 4-6 months) incrementally on a monthly rotation basis
with at least one full backup.

So what would be an ideal disk lay out? I am planning to keep create 4
volumes with the 4th volume being removable. The plan is something
similar to tape backup where in I'll have a full backup on the fourth
volume which stays off site. May be thst ia totally unnecessary or may
be it is also not possible. Any suggestions or input on that?

rookie

2005-06-13, 5:47 pm

U cud try using a Intel 7320V series motherboard which support dual
Xeon Processors, and an Intel SCRS16 SATA RAID Controller card.... and
if u have a clue abt the SOFTWARE and the OS which can be used to
manage it at RAID LEVEL 5 ..... then u can help me