Leopard Server and NAS arrays and Logical Disks
Can anyone confirm that Leopard server now sees NAS arrays as logical disks? If so, what would be a good option to the now gone Xraid to connect to my new Xserve. Preferably a 4GB fiber channel connection. Trying to stay away from the 12K promise raid and go for something in the 3 to 5K range that is about 3 to 5TB.
Anyone have any suggestions?
thanks,
Dan
It's not clear to me what you're asking.
First, what do you mean by 'Leopard server now sees NAS arrays as logical disks'? They've always been logical disks - at least based on my understanding of the term.
Secondly, you ask about NAS, but go on to talk about fiber channel. By definition they are two separate technologies. You're using NAS or you're using fiber channel in either a SAN or a direct-attach model. There is no 'fiber channel NAS' option, unless you mean a SAN?
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