Re: Software Raid Partition'd?
michael@etalon.net writes:
> Hello,
>
> I'm configuring a new Sarge box with Sofware Raid 5 using
> 4 Hard disks.
> I'm wondering what is the best way to partition the array?
[snip]
> This server will be used with about 200 workstations serving file, web and
> email.
> I guess I'm basically asking if it makes a performance boost to parition
> the drives up, or just have one mega drive mounted on /
If you want performance, don't use software RAID-5! Look into HW RAID
controllers and/or use stripe + mirrors. Or if you have to use SW RAID-5,
try to add more disks to it (to have e.g. 7 or 8).
Check http://www.baarf.com/ for "Battle Agaist Any Raid Five" initiative
and their argumentation.
Bye, Dragan
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