OLTP and RAID 5

From: Ora <ora_geek_at_yahoo.com>
Date: 17 Sep 2002 23:52:51 -0700
Message-ID: <fa5d6718.0209172252.4cbd0b7b@posting.google.com>

I have inherited an Oracle 8i OLTP Database on Compaq / NT server , with 6 Disks of 18.5 GB Each , which has RAID 5 implemented at the Hardware Level.

All my logfiles , control files and Datafiles are all seemingly in one location .

With RAID 5 , is it true that I need not distribute the files on various disk to reduce IO contention - as the files are already striped on all the disks.

My basic doubt is can an OLTP system and RAID 5 a good combination.

TIA. OrA Received on Wed Sep 18 2002 - 01:52:51 CDT