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by rand__
Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) [+Free], HCI Appliance (HCA), Virtual HCI Appliance (VHCA) [+Free], StarWind x Proxmox VE SAN Integration Services
Topic: 3 node switchless setup on ESX
Replies: 3
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Re: 3 node switchless setup on ESX

Hi Oleg,

thanks for the link.
Will a similar setup also be possible with the linux appliance provided for ESXi?

Also, what is the cost/performance/other impact of mdadm vs a hardware raid?

Thanks,
regards
by rand__
Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: StarWind Virtual SAN (VSAN) [+Free], HCI Appliance (HCA), Virtual HCI Appliance (VHCA) [+Free], StarWind x Proxmox VE SAN Integration Services
Topic: 3 node switchless setup on ESX
Replies: 3
Views: 4889

3 node switchless setup on ESX

Hi, I recently stumbled about an article (https://www.vladan.fr/2-nodes-10gbe-switch-less-configs-from-starwind/) pointing out that a switchless setup with Virtual San can encompass up to 4 nodes. Then I saw the release information about software raid in the VMWare appliance. Since both functions co...