World of Apple
This is a static archive of World of Apple, published by Alex Brooks between 2005 and 2015. Nothing here is live or updated since original publication.

Xsan 1.4.1 Admin Update, Filesystem Update

Xsan 1.4.1 Admin Update - 9.2MB

The Xsan 1.4.1 update delivers overall improved reliability for remotely administering, configuring and maintaining Xsan deployments. It includes fixes for:

  • labeling and initializing Fibre Channel LUNs larger than 2TB in size
  • expanding storage pools and volumes
  • working with multiple Xsan metadata controllers in a heterogeneous environment
  • displaying progress messages while performing lengthy operations
  • preventing custom configuration changes from being overwritten during a save
  • accurately reporting Fibre Channel multipathing errors

Xsan 1.4.1 Filesystem Update - 16MB

The Xsan 1.4.1 update addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility. It includes specific fixes for:

  • metadata controller failovers during power outages and network disconnects
  • memory related errors that can result in slow system performance or hangs
  • reducing fragmentation of large files and frame drops during ingest
  • preventing file system metadata corruption
  • hosting Xsan volumes on Intel-based metadata controllers
  • defragmenting files after a volume bandwidth expansion
  • compatibility with Apple and third party applications