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recommended LTO2 parameters with AIX 5.3
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Set the block size to 0, the device is treated as variable block size, and the size passed to write becomes the physical block size.
I'd create a filesystem on the server with 1mb, 10mb & 100mb files and have a play with different block sizes and settings to find the optimum for you needs.
What are you using to backup dd,cpio,tar,savevg,mksysb?
Mike
"A foolproof method for sculpting an elephant: first, get a huge block of marble, then you chip away everything that doesn't look like an elephant."
I'd create a filesystem on the server with 1mb, 10mb & 100mb files and have a play with different block sizes and settings to find the optimum for you needs.
What are you using to backup dd,cpio,tar,savevg,mksysb?
Mike
"A foolproof method for sculpting an elephant: first, get a huge block of marble, then you chip away everything that doesn't look like an elephant."
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