On 08/10/99 17:46:04 you wrote:
So, in a conclusion, you can't bypass NFS, NetApps NFS servers are performant, not expensive NFS/CIFS servers, but not very reliable. No chance for 99% uptime.
Despite your particular experiences, I believe that Netapp has a measured uptime far in excess of 99% over all of their customer base. You could ask them for the precise figures. Obviously some customers will fall below this level. A lot of components fail due to improper handling or shipping.
Bruce