Hi Frank,

The issue is possibly one of expectation... The R-100 is, after all, intended to be a "near-line" device.

Certainly, the CPU, RAM and NVRAM figures are far below what would be normal for a production "on-line" Fibre Channel based filer of similar capacity.

Having said that, the performance should be at least better than a tape array. There are several configuration issues that may affect networking performance to the box.

Do you have any specific figures?

At least, run a "sysstat 1" during a busy period, capture some of the output and post it.

Unfortunately (and probably for marketing reasons), NetApp have chosen not to post SpecSFS figures for the R100, which setting expectations a little difficult.

-----Original Message----- From: Frank Marxs [mailto:fmarxs@mail.com] Sent: Tue 4/02/2003 11:21 AM To: toasters@mathworks.com Cc: Subject: R100 Performance Problems

I'm working with a customer who just got an R-100 and the performance is much less than we expected.

I'm wondering what type of performance other people are experiencing with their R-100, or for that matter with other similar low-cost drive storage options.

If anyone has actually had time to run a benchmark that would be great.

Thanks Frank Marxs RHCE, CCNP, CCDP, CNA,

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