Thomas Haynes wrote: [stuff snipped] >> On Dec 22, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Christer Holmberg wrote: >> >> But, shouldn't there be any description about the difference between the existing file layout type? Is there some specific scenario in mind? Is there some characteristic(s) specific to the flexible file layout type? >> >> I assume there was *SOME* reason for defining the flexible file layout type - other than just defining a new layout type for the sake of it :) > >The old type did not allow you to use NFSv3 to access the storage devices. There is also client side driven storage server mirroring (which is the reason I am interested in it) and more flexible striping (although no one seems to be doing striping these days). rick