[Linux-cluster] iSCSI GFS

isplist at logicore.net isplist at logicore.net
Mon Jan 28 18:28:28 UTC 2008


>> So basically, can't lose more than one storage chassis.
>> 
> You can't lose more than 2.

This is if I go with the RAID right? Do you have any thoughts on creating a 
large volume vs using virtual RAID to tie all of the storage devices together?

> You need working fencing support for sane GFS operation anyway. You can do
> this via DRAC, ILO, switches that allow you to disable a port, UPS that
> lets you cut off power to a machine, etc. Just something you can use to
> make a machine stay down when it goes wrong until you can fix it.

For GFS, I've been using brocade switches for the fencing. I'll have to use 
something else for the aggregator/s.

Mike






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