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From: Roy Sigurd Karlsbakk <roy@karlsbakk.net>
To: Mark Hahn <hahn@physics.mcmaster.ca>
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Subject: Re: possible bug with RAID
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> it would be interesting to write a simple benchmark
> that simply reads a file at a fixed rate.  *that* would
> actually simulate your app.

sure. I'm using tux+wget for that. I were just playing around with dd

> sounds like a VM/balance problem.  you didn't mention which kernel
> you're using.

2.4.16 w/tux + xfs. The fs used on the raid vol is xfs

> > I tried to do the bechmark with the individual drives, and no problem
> > there...
>
> much less bandwidth, and therefore VM pressure.

ok
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Roy Sigurd Karlsbakk, MCSE, MCNE, CLS, LCA

Computers are like air conditioners.
They stop working when you open Windows.


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