When you want access to your files at a moment’s notice, network attached storage can give you what you have to have with no any hassle. Thx a lot for sharing that, I’ll try to test the various setups against every other, e.g. new MS SMB direct (rdma) with LSI attached storage /Infiniband vs. Starwinds (non RDMA) ISCSI option, curious about the benefits. I just have a couple of concerns about connecting the iSCSI storage to the ESXi (and then producing it offered from the LAN to transportable computers). Basic: A simple storage space writes a single copy of your data and does not defend you from driver failures.

In this case, Storage Spaces is the clear winner mainly because of the added flexibility of getting in a position to swap drives in and out to add capacity. Also, you’re not limited to 1 storage space per storage pool you … Read More