[Date Prev][Date Next] [Thread Prev][Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]

Re: hitachi thunder 9500v modular storage system and debian



On Thu, 2005-02-10 at 01:08 -0500, Mitchell Laks wrote:
> Hi,
> I need to move 14 terabytes of data on 35 linux servers to a single backup 
> linux machine. 
> 
> The (M$ST employing exclusively) MIS  department has finally agreed to let me 
> use a Linux server, cause I have been using them for 4 years, without asking 
> them.
> 
> I use debian for my servers and they (MIS department) wants me to use redhat. 
> I wanted to know if anyone has experience in getting the Hitachi drivers for 
> this monster working using debian.
> 
> I assume I will be given drivers as kernel modules and I can just modprobe 
> them and add  to them to initrd via mkinitrd.

You're going to boot off the SAN?  I'd prefer to boot off of DASD.

> Any one experienced  know more about doing this sort of thing?
> 
> My  sole experience to date has been with 3ware and adaptec hardware raid 
> cards, and  linux software raid. Any pointers would be appreciated. I dont 
> want to look bad to MIS :).

With 14TB of data, and the reputation of Linux at your company
on the line, I would use whatever distro that Hitachi and your HBA
vendor support.

-- 
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson, LA USA
PGP Key ID 8834C06B I prefer encrypted mail.

"Since when do business goals (profit) come before values,
ethics, and decency?"
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Since the time of the writing of the Old Testament...

Attachment: signature.asc
Description: This is a digitally signed message part


Reply to: