[ExchangeList] Re: SAN Boot
- From: "Michael B. Smith" <michael@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:00:05 -0400
Dunno your hardware configuration.
Those points are somewhat valid, but replacing an HBA is no harder than
replacing a NIC. How often do you do it? I don't think I've ever
replaced an HBA (although I don't buy cheap ones, either) and if you are
meshed, then that argument is COMPLETELY specious.
Replacing a server is replacing a server. Easier with boot-from-LAN -
nothing to configure. J
If you've got LUNs, then use them. Word. What on earth are you paying
for? It to look pretty standing there?
A valid argument from them would be something that would cause you: a)
performance degradation, or b) downtime.
SANs are for storage consolidation and performance improvement. Why pay
the cost for a RAID controller plus at least two disks in the server to
boot with, when you've got the space, capacity, and performance on the
SAN?
IMHO. YMMV.
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Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: SAN Boot
EMC told me they support it but were trying to sway us away from it.
We have an unmanaged datacenter, so they felt replacing a failed server
or HBA would add a layer of complexity for a level 1 tech to achieve.
Also, they mentioned something about wasting LUN's for swap files for
the OS.
make any sense?
Thanks
On 4/11/06, Michael B. Smith <michael@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Works fine for me with HP SANs (the little MSA's) and EMC SANs.
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[mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tom Kern
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:23 PM
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Subject: [ExchangeList] SAN Boot
Anyone have any pro or con for SAN booting win2k3 with Exchange 2k3?
I know its supported by MS but I'm not sure if we should go that route.
My manager is pushing for it.
We are about to purchase an EMC Clarion to put Exchange 2k3 on(which
obviously i have no problem with) and SAN boot the OS(unsure about
that).
Thanks
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