Chapter 1 Installing StorNext File System and Storage Manager
Storage Manager System Requirements
Partitioning Local Hard Disks
StorNext can be installed on any local file system (including the root file system) on the MDC. However, for optimal performance, as well as to aid disaster recovery, follow these recommendations:
•Avoid installing StorNext on the root file system.
•Partition local hard disks so that the MDC has four available local file systems (other than the root file system) located on four separate hard drives.
Note: You can run the
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