Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:06:38 +0100 From: Wilko Bulte <wb@freebie.xs4all.nl> To: Matt Hartzell <mchartzell@getdts.com> Cc: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org, freebsd-performance@freebsd.org Subject: Re: HP Smart Array 6i opinions Message-ID: <20060308190638.GA64651@freebie.xs4all.nl> In-Reply-To: <440EF7F6.2080009@getdts.com> References: <01c701c63bc0$36feb6a0$b3db87d4@multiplay.co.uk> <20060308144754.L53297@ns1.as.pvp.se> <440EF7F6.2080009@getdts.com>
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On Wed, Mar 08, 2006 at 09:27:50AM -0600, Matt Hartzell wrote.. > I have used the 6i n the same situation. RAID5 performance with 3 - 36 > GB SCSI disk is acceptable. > > I have never had a disk fail on these controllers so I can't comment on > fail over. > > The util's on http://people.freebsd.org/~jcagle/ don't seen to work > under 6.x, however status messages are sent to the console and can be Well, you need to put libc.so.5 plus libpthread.so.<mumble> from a RELENG_5 machine on your RELENG_6 machine and then they work. ldd hpasm* tells you which libraries exactly you need. One of the 2 is statically linked by the way (I forgot which one) > sent to syslog. camcontrol devlist will give you a quick status (OK or > REBUILDING) > > For me it is workable solution. > > > > > > kama wrote: > > >I have used the whole range (or somewhat) for internal SA's. Starting with > >the internal one in DL380R1 and up to G4. > > > >Performance of 6i in freebsd is better than 5i, but worse than if you > >insert a external card (6402/6404). I mostly use the internal SA as > >systemdisk only on systems with a lot of disk IO. A single write is OK, > >but multiple rw's are not its best side. I had some performance data a > >year ago regarding the different setups, but Im afraid they are long gone > >now. > > > >I have not have any problems with a recover. But it takes time. 18GB > >~15-20 mins on 5i. dunno on 6i... I have yet to get a failure on those > >servers. > > > >http://people.freebsd.org/~jcagle/ is available. But it screams to the > >console and logs when something occurs, so there are other options to > >report an error. > > > >/Bjorn > > > >On Mon, 27 Feb 2006, Steven Hartland wrote: > > > > > > > >>Has anyone had any dealings with the HP Smart Array 6i? > >> > >>Specifically looking for info on: > >>* Performance > >>* Disk failure recover > >>* Available tools for monitoring etc. > >> > >> Regards > >> Steve > >> > >> > >>================================================ > >>This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and > >>the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of > >>misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing > >>or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. > >> > >>In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission > >>please telephone (023) 8024 3137 > >>or return the E.mail to postmaster@multiplay.co.uk. > >> > >>_______________________________________________ > >>freebsd-performance@freebsd.org mailing list > >>http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-performance > >>To unsubscribe, send any mail to > >>"freebsd-performance-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > >> > >> > >> > >_______________________________________________ > >freebsd-performance@freebsd.org mailing list > >http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-performance > >To unsubscribe, send any mail to > >"freebsd-performance-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hackers > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-hackers-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" --- end of quoted text --- -- Wilko Bulte wilko@FreeBSD.org
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