> As you suggest, database replication provides one of those features, and > Solaris ZFS has many of the data management features found in high end SANs. > Perhaps we can get the best of both? > > In the end, I think SAN vs. server storage is a religious battle. I agree. I have many people that want to purchase a SAN because someone told them that is what they need... Yet they can spend 20% of the cost on two external arrays and get incredible performance... We are seeing great numbers from the following config: (2) HP MS 30s (loaded) dual bus (2) HP 6402, one connected to each MSA. The performance for the money is incredible. Sincerely, Joshua D. Drake > > - Luke > > > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- > TIP 5: don't forget to increase your free space map settings > -- === The PostgreSQL Company: Command Prompt, Inc. === Sales/Support: +1.503.667.4564 || 24x7/Emergency: +1.800.492.2240 Providing the most comprehensive PostgreSQL solutions since 1997 http://www.commandprompt.com/ Donate to the PostgreSQL Project: http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate