The 10-Step Storage Optimization Methodology In current data center environments where on an average the storage requirements doubles every 12 to 18 months, Storage Optimization becomes a very important function and technique, that needs to be incorporated into the storage architecture and design ahead of time and then followed up constantly as part of the… Read More »
Vmax Allocation Steps 1. Create the devices create dev count=2, size=18414, data_member_count=3, config=RAID-5, disk_group=3, emulation=fba, dynamic_capability=dyn_rdf; 2. Create Initiator Group symaccess -sid 1313 -type initiator -name Host1 create -wwn 1000000000000001 symaccess -sid 1313 -type initiator -name Host1 add -wwn 1000000000000002 3. Create Port Group symaccess -sid 1313 -type port -name 3E0_4E0_13E0_14E0 -dirport 3e:0,4e:0,13e:0,10e:0 create 4.… Read More »
Performance Analysis of EMC CX3 CLARiiONs Continuing the discussion on doing performance analysis with simple one page views, here is a sample of what can be done with an EMC CLARiiON model CX3-600/700. This copyright view is based on the performance data that is collected by EMC Control Center (ECC) with Performance Manager (WorkLoad Analyzer –… Read More »
Performance Analysis of EMC Symmetrix DMX Continuing the discussion on doing performance analysis with simple one page views, here is a sample of what can be done with an EMC Symmetrix DMX. This views is based on the performance data that is collected by EMC Control Center (ECC) with Performance Manager (WorkLoad Analyzer – WLA) tool.… Read More »
Performance Analysis of Hitachi USP I am strong believer in bringing everything in life to a one page view. Whether it is logical view into a application or a architecture picture of a complex system. I use this philosophy into any performance work I do also. My favorites are a “Heat Chart” view of a storage… Read More »