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In a heterogeneous environment, what is a recommended setting when multiple storage arrays are connected to VMware vSphere in addition to XtremIO X2?
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In a heterogeneous environment with multiple storage arrays connected to VMware vSphere, setting Disk.SchedQuantum to 64 is recommended.
This setting optimizes the scheduling of I/O requests and helps in balancing the load across different storage arrays.
Proper configuration of Disk.SchedQuantum enhances the performance and efficiency of the storage environment.
VMware Best Practices for Storage
Dell XtremIO VMware Integration Guide
29 comments · newest first
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Lashawnda
10 months ago
I’ve heard mixed reviews on Disk.SchedQuantum = 64.
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Rosann
11 months ago
Disk.SchedNumReqOustanding = 32 is a solid choice too.
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Lavonna
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about XCOPY = 256? Seems high.
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Dean
11 months ago
Definitely agree with that setting!
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Franklyn
11 months ago
I think fnic_max_qdepth = 128 is the way to go.
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Marcos
12 months ago
Disk.SchedNumReqOustanding at 32 sounds familiar, but I’m not confident if that’s the best choice in this scenario.
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Clarence
12 months ago
XCOPY settings seem to vary, but I don't remember if 256 is the standard recommendation for XtremIO X2.
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Hermila
12 months ago
I think Disk.SchedQuantum was mentioned in a practice question, but I can't recall if 64 is optimal for multiple storage arrays.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
I remember something about fnic_max_qdepth being important for managing I/O in a heterogeneous setup, but I'm not entirely sure if 128 is the right value.
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Mose
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with the specific settings for a heterogeneous VMware environment, but I'm going to try to reason through it. I'm leaning towards option A, `fnic_max_qdepth = 128`, as that seems like it could be a good setting to optimize performance when you have multiple storage arrays connected.
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Virgilio
1 year ago
Okay, I think I know the answer to this. Based on my experience with VMware and storage arrays, the recommended setting when you have multiple arrays connected is to set the `fnic_max_qdepth` to 128. This allows for better performance and load balancing across the different storage systems.
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Sylvia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The settings mentioned are not familiar to me, and I'm not sure which one would be the recommended choice in this scenario. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Leonida
1 year ago
This question seems to be testing our knowledge of storage array settings in a heterogeneous VMware environment. I'll need to carefully review the options and think about the recommended configurations for multiple storage arrays like XtremIO X2.
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Krystina
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I think the Salesforce Inbox solution would be the best fit based on the requirements.
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Leontine
2 years ago
That's a good point, but I still think D) is the best option for performance.
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Long
2 years ago
But wouldn't a higher value like C) XCOPY = 256 be more efficient?
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Leontine
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's D) Disk.SchedNumReqOustanding = 32.
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Carlee
2 years ago
D) Disk.SchedNumReqOustanding = 32? What is this, a setting for ants? My grandma could handle more than that!
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Olene
2 years ago
Wait, did they say 'heterogeneous'? I thought we were talking about a homogeneous environment, like a nice, cozy little server room. I'm so confused right now.
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Stanton
2 years ago
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Latonia
2 years ago
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Glory
2 years ago
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Roselle
2 years ago
Hold up, did someone say 'Xtreme'? I'm all about that extreme sports lifestyle, baby! Let's crank these settings up to 11!
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Benton
2 years ago
A) fnic_max_qdepth = 128 sounds like the way to go in a heterogeneous environment. Keeps those storage arrays happy!
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Jaime
2 years ago
D) I think fnic_max_qdepth = 128 is the safer choice when dealing with multiple storage arrays.
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Nan
2 years ago
C) What about Disk.SchedQuantum = 64? Would that be a better option?
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Cristen
2 years ago
B) I agree, setting fnic_max_qdepth to 128 seems like a good choice for compatibility.
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Melodie
2 years ago
A) fnic_max_qdepth = 128 sounds like the way to go in a heterogeneous environment. Keeps those storage arrays happy!
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Long
2 years ago
I think the recommended setting is A) fnic_max_qdepth = 128.