Re: Larger than 2G Raw partitions on 4.2 Dynix

vidya.shankar_at_firstdatacorp.com wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> Platform : 4.2 Dynix on Sequent SE 80.
> RDBMS : Oracle 7.3.2.3
>
> Problem :
>
> We are in the process of creating a 700G + database on the above setup.
> The system contains raw devices of 1 G, 2 G, 3 G, 4 G, 5 G, 6 G, 8 G , 13
> G and 15 g file sizes.
>
> Please see the table below and the problem is self-evident.
>
> Concatenated File Size Creatable Size Comment
> /Striped in Mb
>
> Both 1 G 999
> Striped 2 G 1999
> Striped 3 G 2047 2048 - 1
> Concatenated 4 G 2047 2048 -1
> Both 5 G 4999
> Striped 6 G 5999
> Concatenated 8 G 6143 3 * 2048 -1
> Striped 13 G 12999
> Striped 15 G 14335 7 * 2048 -1
>
> For some reason, we are unable to create 2999m, 3999m, 7999m,
> 14999m on 3G, 4G, 8G and 15 G raw devices respectively.
>
> Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Looking forward to your inputs.
>
> Sincerely yours
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