Yes. This is possible with NBD 2.0 and later (earlier nbd tools has
limitation of 4GB per shared disk/volume/device). You need to
compile the NBD (Network Block Device) module in the kernel too.
Then simply run on the server (the machines hosting spare volumes):
nbd-server 10000 /dev/hdax (replace 10009 with the port you want
to use)
On the client machine (where you want to run LVM to collect all
space;
nbd-client IP port /dev/nbd/0
For each server you connect simply change the IP/port and the NBD
device number. After this you run "vgscan" and "vgchange -ay vg"
You should be warned though. If you loose network connectivity you
can end up with filesystem damage.
> Hello,
> I have simple question. Is it possible run LVM across network ?
> For example, first disk on pc1, second on pc3, third on pc3...
> I need file system that colecting free space across network onto one
> point.
> Thank you, Marek Jan
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