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Old 06-30-2003, 06:39 AM   #1
kublador
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RAID using just a software? is this possible?


RAID using just a software? is this possible?
im using RH8 - 2.4.18-14
 
Old 06-30-2003, 01:10 PM   #2
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Yep. Using the raidtools package, a kernel with RAID support (built-in or as modules), properly configured partitions (type "fd" RAID autodetect), and of course a couple of drives.

There's some great documentation over at tldp.org on the subject.
 
Old 06-30-2003, 02:17 PM   #3
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I do software raid with one of my Redhat 9 based servers. Works like a charm..
 
  


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