Re: RAID-5 vs. Disk Mirroring

From: Bob Stewart <bob_at_latcost1.alaao.ats.eds.com>
Date: 1996/01/27
Message-ID: <4ebtuu$9ln_at_maverick.tad.eds.com>#1/1


BBAP (bbap_at_aol.com) wrote:
: Does anyone have experience to share on either RAID-5 or Disk Mirroring.
: We are trying to make a decision on a direction. The concern is which
: method will ensure that data will be there (no loss is permited), while
: not comprimising performance. Cost is not a consideration.

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When do I start?

Seriously. If cost is not really a consideration, then don't bother looking at RAID5. RAID5 solutions are considerably slower on average than mirroring solutions. Both are reliable.

Later.

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Bob Stewart                     ASE
(310) 335-7152                  Air Transportation Division
bob_at_latcost1.alaao.ats.eds.com

I am definitely NOT speaking for EDS.
Received on Sat Jan 27 1996 - 00:00:00 CET

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