We use both RAID-1 (EMC Symmetrix) and RAID-3 (HP 'Cascade' disk
arrays) - both allow for hot swaps of HDA's.

Lee Gunter          [log in to unmask]
Regence HMO Oregon


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Subject: [HP3000-L] Raid level 5
Author:  James Trudeau <[log in to unmask]> at ~INTERNET
Date:    5/14/97 1:53 PM


Howdy,

We've got a new disc array coming in and have a choice of RAID level 0 or 1 or
5.
I've waded the net 'til blind.  Made enough calls 'til menu deaf.  So I'm going
to try
my trusty 3k-l.

We're pretty much settled on level 5.  It's claimed that this configuration
gives you
"hot swappable"  drives.  My question is:  Are they really hot swappable?

Any experiences good or bad appreciated.

Regards,

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