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Symantec prefered disk for MSDP Pool

rpandey
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HI,

Can i use SATA  with 7200 rpm disk for MSDP pool? 

What is the Symatec prerered disk for MSDP Pool?

 

 

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RiaanBadenhorst
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Fast Disk ;)

 

Take a look at the note http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO88958

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RiaanBadenhorst
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Fast Disk ;)

 

Take a look at the note http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO88958

Marianne
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Have you seen replies to your other post? https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/best-practice-maximum-io-streams-volume-disk-pools

Especially Nicolai's post.

If your SATA disk does not perform using it as basic or advanced disk, don't even think of using it for MSDP.

As Riaan said - you need to be able to ensure consistent, fast I/O rate for each backup/restore stream.

 

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No - use SAS/FC/flash disks.

SATA disk can't deliver the number of I/O required. MSDP require performance disk - SATA are entry level

Please see :

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/how-sas-near-line-nl-sas-and-sata-disks-compare/