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Re: Recomended FS

James Moe <jimoe@sohnen-moe.com>

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From: "James Moe" <jimoe@sohnen-moe.com>
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Date: 2003-10-26T06:04:00Z
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On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:24:17 +1300, Mark Kirkwood wrote:

>I would conclude that it not *always* the case that power failure 
>renders the database unuseable.
>
>I have just noticed a similar posting from Scott were he finds the cache 
>enabled case has a dead database after power failure.
>
  Other posts have noted that SCSI never fails under this condition. Apparently SCSI 
drives sense an impending power loss and flush the cache before power completely 
disappears. Speed *and* reliability. Hm.
  Of course, anyone serious about a server would have it backed up with a UPS and 
appropriate software to shut the system down during an extended power outage. This just 
leaves people tripping over the power cords or maliciously pulling the plugs.


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