PRIMECLUSTER Global File Services Configuration and Administration Guide 4.1 (Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System)

1.8.2.2 Functional difference with GFS Shared File System on Solaris 9 OS

The GFS Shared File System explained in this guide does not provide the following functions which were provided by the GFS Shared File System on Solaris 9 OS.

• Two or more communication paths set up from AC to MDS(multiple LAN setup)
• Creation of file system with separate representative partition and update log area
• Uninterrupted operation when MDS process is downed
• MDS failback
• Addition of meta data partition to file system
• Addition of file data partition to mounted file system
• Addition of shared node to mounted file system
• High speed backup and restoration utilizing PRIMECLUSTER Global Disk Services Snapshot
• File Extension Attribute Information

For the GFS Shared File System which operates by Solaris 9 OS, see the "PRIMECLUSTER Global File Services Configuration and Administration Guide (Solaris Operating Environment)."