RAC with NFS without ASM

Hi all,
I've reinstalled my RAC test cluster. I'm always using my netapp for sharing files. RAC and Oracle sw are installed locally on both nodes, and now when I'm creating new instance the only option available is to use ASM.
But there's a way not to use ASM? for me it's enagh to use normal files.
Thanks
Stefano

Stefano,
I am assuming that you are using DBCA, if yes, on the seventh or eight screen it asks to select a storage mechanism and it gives you three options: -1) Cluster File System, 2) ASM and 3) Raw devices.
In you case you have to select the option 1) since you are planning to use NetApps filer.
HTH
Thanks
Chandra Pabba

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