Re: [Q]: Raid 0 or Raid 5 for DATA tablespaces : Which is best ?

I too would like to know what RAID to use for tablespaces. Any response would be greatly appreciated.
Satar Naghshineh
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>Hello all Oracle gurus,
>
>May be this question has been already discussed.
>
>I'am in charge of designing a disk layout for a new database.
>
>I need to decide wether I use RAID 0 (stripping) or RAID 5 for
>the tablespaces containing the data and the indexes.
>
>The database must run 24/24-7/7.
>
>In some books about Oracle, I read that using RAID 5 is not always a
>good choice for data (possible performance problems during write
>operations).
>
>In the other hand, in case of a disk crash, a hot plugging RAID 5
>system can offer a non-stop recovery mechanism.
>
>Please, let me know your opinion, your experience, ...
>Any advice welcome.
>Thanks.
>Sincerely,
>Jerome.
Received on Mon Aug 11 1997 - 00:00:00 CDT