Hi,

We are trying to install the redhat global filesystem in the following
environment:

1 sun storedge 3510 disk array directly connected to 4 intel servers via
fiber connections. We will be running RHEL4 on the intel servers. (this is
for a small computing grid installation)

We want the storage to be available via the global filesystem to all 4
servers. We are experiencing lots of problems, kernel crashes etc.

Is it possible to use the global file system in this way, or is the use of
clustering software mandatory ?

regards,

Tom.

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Tom Van Overbeke wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We are trying to install the redhat global filesystem in the following
> environment:
>
> 1 sun storedge 3510 disk array directly connected to 4 intel servers via
> fiber connections. We will be running RHEL4 on the intel servers. (this is
> for a small computing grid installation)
>
> We want the storage to be available via the global filesystem to all 4
> servers. We are experiencing lots of problems, kernel crashes etc.

Yes, Doc, it hurts.  Now cure me.  Think we could use more info?

> Is it possible to use the global file system in this way, or is the use of
> clustering software mandatory ?
>

Just where, what are you having problems with?  Just what are you
wanting this setup to accomplish?  What are your priorities re:
features?

Go through this with a keen eye and see if it will serve your
needs/goals.
http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/...rowse/rh-cs-en/

Many of the components originate here:
http://www.linuxvirtualserver.org/

Some aditional and perhaps more to your purpose info can be seen here:
http://www.linux-ha.org/

Psychic abilities over the internet are over rated.  You'll have to
help us out.

cheers,
prg

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