Re: hardare config question - Mailing list pgsql-performance

From Vivek Khera
Subject Re: hardare config question
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Msg-id 5593938F-CCD0-4161-93B2-648D008C0919@khera.org
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In response to Re: hardare config question  (Erik Myllymaki <erik.myllymaki@aviawest.com>)
List pgsql-performance
On May 1, 2006, at 1:58 PM, Erik Myllymaki wrote:

> Of course now i am in a dangerous situation - using volatile write
> cache without a BBU.
>

It should be against the law to make RAID cards with caches that are
not battery backed.

> If I were to use a UPS to ensure a soft shutdown in the event of
> power loss, am I somewhat as safe as if I were to purchase a BBU
> for this RAID card?

no. not at all.


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