Storage Cocktails
Different types of disks can be mixed and matched to achieve the best possible configuration for a user environment. Some suggestions are given in Table 17-2.
| Random Read/Write | Sequential Read | Synchronous Write | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Workload | OLTP | Decision Support Systems | Database Load (& Database Logs) |
| SPARCStorage Array | Good | Good (Max. 15 disks per array) | Good (use write cache) |
| StorEdge D1000 | Very Good | Very Good | Average |
| StorEdge A1000 | Very Good | Very Good | Best (use write cache) |
| StorEdge A3x00 | Best | Better | Best (use write cache) |
| StorEdge A5x00 | Best | Best | Good (if using StorEdge Fast Write Cache[a.]) |
| MultiPacks | Good | Good | Best (if using StorEdge SRC/P Controller[b.]) |
| StorEdge T3 ... |
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