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Long Distance Data Replication Part 2

kevin.hu
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It turns out that we are not using MDS. What can I do as a network engineer to optimize the SAN traffic across WAN (T3)? I am thinking about changing MTU to 2300 for the entire path, setting up LLQ or CAR.

Any other features on the router (6500) and switch (6500) that I can use to optimize the SAN traffic over WAN? Thanks.

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sbilgi
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Guess CAR would be a good option to use for rate limiting the traffic.

j.ketner
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Kevin,

I would look at setting up a VLAN strictly for the SAN traffic. After the creation of the VLAN I would look at configuring I would enable packet marking and then create you class and policies. I would also enfore policing on the switch to ensure that traffic prioitization is being met.

I do not know how you are doing you SAN replications, but you will want to be sensative to delay, especially if you are using syncronus backups.

This will be a process of fine tuning until you get to where the reserved bandwidth is just the right amount for you SAN traffic, You might want to put a burst on there if you expect days of high replication.

James

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