# of members in a raidset

From: Ed Lewis <ELewis_at_RBMG.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:42:06 -0500

Hi,
        We currently have a 6-member raidset (raid5), with 9gb drives. Since
more
        space is needed we plan to add another member to this raidset.

        Is there a limit (practical or technical) on the size of a raidset ?
        Is there an optimal size as far as members is concerned ?
        Should I split this into 2 raidsets ?

        This raidset contains several Oracle TEST databases, so it is not
        used in production.

        ES10000, with 2 HSZ70's.
        Digital Unix 4.0E, ase 1.5.

        Thanks for your time and assistance.


Edward Lewis
RBMG
803-741-3200
elewis_at_rbmg.com
Received on Tue Mar 30 1999 - 16:48:07 NZST