| To: | Jim Buzbee <James.Buzbee@xxxxxxxxxxxx> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: IDE write cache and journaling file systems |
| From: | Danny Cox <DCox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> |
| Date: | 19 Apr 2002 11:16:19 -0400 |
| Cc: | XFS Mailing List <linux-xfs@xxxxxxxxxxx> |
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Jim,
On Fri, 2002-04-19 at 10:47, Jim Buzbee wrote:
> The drive we are currently using does its best. It has a "power
> failure" mode where the cache is flushed. I believe they re-order
> requests to get as much data on the platter as possible in this mode.
> We're trying to determine how how much time they have after the power is
> cut.
Sorry, I can't resist: how about a pair of really large electrolytics?
;-)
Okay, I'll go back under my "lurker" rock, now.
--
kernel, n.: A part of an operating system that preserves the
medieval traditions of sorcery and black art.
Danny
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