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Transforming Data Archiving: Transition from AMASS to StorNext

Learn why ASDC chose to transition from AMASS to StorNext, the benefits of implementing StorNext, and the challenges faced during the transition. Find out about the actions taken to improve data access and management.

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Transforming Data Archiving: Transition from AMASS to StorNext

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  1. ASDC LATIS Archive StatusCurrently +38 million files and 782 TB CERES DMT Meeting – May 30, 2007

  2. StorNext ArchiveJan. 18 – May 28, 2007

  3. File retrievals via daacgetMay 1-28, 2007

  4. Why the transition from AMASS to StorNext? • StorNext is the next generation product that replaces AMASS. • ASDC implemented AMASS in LATIS 10 years ago along with the ECS to leverage compatibility and utilize lessons learned. • AMASS supported by vendor for bug fixes only; no future enhancements. • ESDIS/EMD contractor has funded the move to StorNext to save on AMASS maintenance costs. • Moving away from expensive SGI server and RAID to Linux server and commodity disk storage • StorNext reads AMASS written tapes; avoids Petabytes of data migration • EMD/Raytheon implemented StorNext in ECS at NSIDC last month and is planning to install in ECS at LP DAAC and ASDC over next several months.

  5. Why the transition from AMASS to StorNext? • Other StorNext benefits to ASDC: • Takes advantage of high speed Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure to move data more efficiently throughout the enterprise • Provides automated data integrity checking on tape I/O operations • Automatically creates multiple tape copies and provides automated fail over to the backup copy when read to the primary tape fails. • Can utilize a large disk cache (100s TB) to minimize reads from tapes. • Facilitates the management of data across multiple storage tiers (disks, tapes, off-line) based on data access needs over time.

  6. LATIS StorNext Archive Status • Accessing files from the LATIS archive via daacget has been problematic for users since the transition to StorNext in Jan. 2007. • Access times can be lengthy (minutes instead of seconds) • File retrieval are sometimes unsuccessful • ASDC staff is working intensely with Quantum/ADIC and other vendors to improve the situation.

  7. LATIS StorNext Archive Status • Primary technical challenges: • StorNext is less forgiving of STK tape drive errors than AMASS • Tape drive errors will cause StorNext to take the entire library to go off-line • StorNext is not utilizing tape drives efficiently to handle read requests • Over 38 million files to manage (and growing)

  8. Actions taken or plannedto improve the situation • ASDC staff fully trained on StorNext • LATIS Archive management support provided 24x7 • ASDC implemented work-around solutions for some problems • Utilizing Quantum 24x7 support to resolve issues as quickly as possible • Having ongoing technical discussions with Quantum to resolve issues • Weekly teleconferences • Visit to Denver office to discuss product stability and support. • Two Quantum Engineers on-site this week to observe problems first-hand and propose and help implement solutions. • Will expand StorNext disk cache from 11 TB to 80 TB to reduce reads from tapes. (late summer/early fall) • Continue to work with Quantum to tune and optimize StorNext for LATIS data flows.

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