[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello, > > I'm configuring a new Sarge box with Sofware Raid 5 using > 4 Hard disks. > I'm wondering what is the best way to partition the array?
[snip] > This server will be used with about 200 workstations serving file, web and > email. > I guess I'm basically asking if it makes a performance boost to parition > the drives up, or just have one mega drive mounted on / If you want performance, don't use software RAID-5! Look into HW RAID controllers and/or use stripe + mirrors. Or if you have to use SW RAID-5, try to add more disks to it (to have e.g. 7 or 8). Check http://www.baarf.com/ for "Battle Agaist Any Raid Five" initiative and their argumentation. Bye, Dragan -- Dragan Cvetkovic, To be or not to be is true. G. Boole No it isn't. L. E. J. Brouwer !!! Sender/From address is bogus. Use reply-to one !!! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
