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The hardware we run is
something a little bit different, as it is
array based rather than a traditional server
as most people would know it. |
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So what is an
array? |
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An array, or disk array to
be more exact is literally what it says, a
grouping of disks which in turn is connected
to a controller which performs a variety of
tasks such as data virtualisation and
caching of data for improved performance. An
example of a disk array is shown to the
right. |
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What are the
specifications of the servers? |
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We have not got a 'standard'
server but the typical server would be
equivalent to: |
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- 10TB (Terabytes equal roughly
1000GB) storage
- 4GB ECC protected RAM
- RAID-6 (Double parity)
- Dual Opteron Processors
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What about
the Network Connections? |
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Its no good having a fancy
server if nobody can connect to it, so as a
result heavy investment has gone into
getting access to your data quickly via
quality connections. |
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Each cabinet has its own
Gigabit Fiber hand-off provided by
Voxel
meaning that there is always a quick, easy
connection to your data. |
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