Re: Anyone using a IBM DS400 with Oracle?

Josha wrote:
> The DS400 *is* about storage (Did you think I meant AS400?). DS400 is
> their "entry level" SCSI to FC SAN. I can get the box without disks
> for around $5k so from what I can tell it is substantially cheaper than
> equivelent EMC or NetApp.
>
> One would think that if it worked as a SAN it would work for RAC but
> there's been enough stories to the contrary to make it worth asking.
> Particularly if IBMs own salespeople have doubts about it!

I have doubts and bad experiences with IBM's storage hardware and RAC. Not that it can't be installed and run but a pain every other way.

Is this for production or education? $5K seems like a lot to spend for education.

If production talk to your friendly neighborhood NetApp dealer about buying a used F810 or 820 from their inventory. Also check out eBay. There is some very nice 800 series hardware available.

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