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February 19th, 2010 12:00

VMAX

How can i spread 4TB requirement in 400 spindle.

vmax hav 480 spindle.

requirement is RAID-1.

  • dynamox

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    Posted February 19th, 2010 13:00

    i don't have access to my Vmax right now, can you specify disk group when you create datadev's ? If it's possible you could create datadevs from that disk group only, place them in dedicated virtual pool and provision tdevs from that pool only. Disclaimer: I am new to Vmax/virtual provisioning
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    Posted February 19th, 2010 13:00

    not sure if i understand what you are asking. Do you need to provision 4TB worth of storage but need to make sure that it resides on top of 400 spindles ?
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    Posted February 19th, 2010 13:00

    yes, i want to use my all spindle.

    suppose i used 100 spindle for 1 TB ( makesure 1TB spreaded on all spindle) . i dont want to use it again.

    what is the best way to spread the space.

    i want to make sure i donot want add all device in thin pool and go with thin device.

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    Posted February 19th, 2010 14:00

    Hi Dynamox,

    I am goind to mark as a helpfull answer, expecting more discussions from you  on this question.

    should i have to configure my vmax in raid-1 intially to fulfill this requirement.

    i am in LAB so can i can paly with it ( up to some limit )

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    Posted February 20th, 2010 05:00

    Sorry i posted couple of responses before..disregard them.Editing the same msg.

    I am in the same boat as you.Did you get a chance to test it?

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    Posted February 22nd, 2010 10:00

    Boom,

    Sure..thought would be useful.see the other thread V-max Disk groups.It seems with the help of Bin file multiple disk groups can be created instead SMC(which is a product enhancement it seems).

    If Bin file allows to create multiple disk groups,Thin/standard devices can be created from those and dedicate disks for specific purpose.

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    Posted February 22nd, 2010 10:00

    I am going to test it in next 15 days. i will post you updaete once i will done.