> > > Since it's done in software by HDS, NetApp, and EMC, that's complete
> > > bullshit.  Forcing people to spend 3x the money for a "Sun" drive that's
> > > identical to the seagate OEM version is also bullshit and a piss-poor
> > > answer.
> >
> > I didn't know that HDS, NetApp, and EMC all allow users to replace their
> > drives with stuff they've bought at Fry's. Is this still covered by their
> > service plan or would this only be in an unsupported config?
> 
> So because an enterprise vendor requires you to use their drives in their
> array, suddenly zfs can't right-size?  Vendor requirements have absolutely
> nothing to do with their right-sizing, and everything to do with them
> wanting your money.

Sorry, I must have missed your point. I thought that you were saying that
HDS, NetApp, and EMC had a different model. Were you merely saying that the
software in those vendors' products operates differently than ZFS?

> Are you telling me zfs is deficient to the point it can't handle basic
> right-sizing like a 15$ sata raid adapter?

How do there $15 sata raid adapters solve the problem? The more details you
could provide the better obviously.

Adam

-- 
Adam Leventhal, Fishworks                     http://blogs.sun.com/ahl
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