Yes i have a few questions. 1. When I move from SW 5.8 to 8.7, if i want to upgrade what actually happens during the data migration? a. My current SW IMG is 1.5TB, Is this migration an automated process, do i need enough space on the disk for a migration or conversion? Per SW documentation: Data mig...

Yes thank you Darklight.

It appears i need to upgrade my SW from my rock solid 5.8 to 8.x, to allow on the fly HA disk expansion. I need advice on the following: 1. Can I go from 5.8 direct to 8.x? 2. What happens license wise, I'm coming from a paid 5.8 license. (I did have an option while on support for 6.x, but we choose...

Wow, 5.8 it's something i am not able to remember anymore, so i have a great advice for you - UPDATE :) If the extending does not work for you, just create another (larger) device and transfer data to it. It's bit of mess of course, but works for me :) As i stated above If someone can provide an up...

Hello all, I'm looking for the steps to expand my HA Lun on SW 5.8 Native San. I'm also looking for steps on how to upgrade from SW 5.8 to a newer version. I'm currently running the following: Node 1: W2K8 R2 - Core Node 2: W2K8 R2 - Full Gui Starwind: NativeSAN 5.8. (Rock solid btw just runs :mrgre...

Okay the system has been restored. The problem (DOH!), was the nodes needed to sync. I synced the nodes, and boom i was able to create ISCSI connections, which connected. Not anyone's fault but mine, but it's been easily over 8 months since I've been in the SW console. So I forgot about the "by...

Since you're already both nodes down (did not get how you've managed to do this assuming running UPSes you should have at least graceful shut down w/o even need to resync the content on your both nodes) make sure you do upgrade to V8. Version you're running is too old and recovery sequences are ver...

Will Starwind Native SAN work with Windows 2012 R2?

Thanks!

I'm in the process of building a new NativeSAN for a client. I have all the specs but wanted to try some "NEW" design options. 1. Using Dell PERC 710p "Cachecade" SSD to improve HDD performace? http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pvaul/en/dell-perc-h710p-spec-sheet.pdf ...

I'm assuming ssd raid 1, in a 2 node should be fine, as well.

If you were building a NativeSAN solution where would use SSD?

1. Host only?
2. CVS?
3. CACHE?

RAID 1, or 10 with SSD?

Also thoughts on overall reliability of SSD?

This would be running on W2K12.

Or please share with if you would use some SAS?

Thanks!

In the past people have confused or attempted to compare NativeSAN with VSA solutions.

I have seen lately Starwind seems to be embracing VSA more.

I wanted to hear the Starwind view point currently on VSA, do we see a future product where both will co-exist on the same box?

Thanks!

I was wondering if Starwind has an thoughts on the Cisco/EMC VSPEX, or Stratus EverRun Solutions?

The overvall flexability of NativeSAN jumps out at me, and cost of course.

Overall I was wondering does Starwind view these solutons as competiton, to NativeSAN?

Thanks.

Would you consider NativeSAN a clustered SAN solution?

IMO I would but wanted to hear the offical Starwind postion.

Thanks!

Does anyone know if it will be possible with NativeSAN to use Shared VHDX?

I know W2K12R2 is not out yet, but wanted to see if anyone had any ideas?

Thanks!