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VNX2/5600 fast cache disks
We are on VNX5600, and have FC 400g (8 drives + 1 HS) on the DPE
We have expanded capacity on the VNX2 over time, we now want to expand FC with 2 more drives to max at 10, but we don't have any spare slots in the original DPE 0_0.
We do have empty slots (and unused disks can move) in other DAEs, and can have 11 free (all enclosure 0 on other BUSes)
But, I am confused as to FC disk placement, seems from #442856 that we CAN use 0_0 for FC, on VNX2, but that is not recommended for VNX1, and #428695 adds to my confusion about FC disk locations and mirror locations vs. what I have seen on some community postings.
So, my questions are...
Is it best practice on VNX2 to NOT put FAST Cache on 0_0?
Then, some options for expansion:
1) Leave (9) on DPE, add 2 more FC drives and mirror IN same enclosure?
2_0_1 plus 2_0_2
2) Leave (9) on DPE, add 2 more FC drives and mirror BETWEEN different enclosures?
2_0_1 plus 5_0_1
3) Move 1/2 of the FC drives OFF of 0_0 and set 0_0_x as HALF OF MIRROR and 2_0_x or 5_0_x as HALF OF MIRROR
i.e.
0_0_4 plus 2_0_1; 0_0_5 plus 5_0_1; etc.
4) Move ALL the FC drives OFF of 0_0 and spread/mirror them?
i.e.
same DAE?
2_0_1 plus 2_0_2; 5_0_1 plus 5_0_2, etc.
different DAE?
2_0_1 plus 5_0_1; 2_0_2 plus 5_0_2, etc.
Thanks.
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