Marcelo Magno T Sales wrote:
Hi, folks
I have an FC4 box in a location where there are electrical
instabilities (i.e., frequent power failures). Often I get corrupted
files after these failures.
Due to burocratic problems, I'm unable to get a reliable nobreak for
this machine. Is there a more reliable file system (even if it's
slower) to use in this situation?
Thanks,
Marcelo
UPS is the first option. If you cannot get a UPS then I would be
looking for a different job. Note, random shutdowns like this are not
only damaging files but could also be damaging your hardware. I
learned the hard way when 9gig drives were over $3000 each. Ouch.
The UPS can shut the machine down cleanly. I got a good 1500 KVA one
for under $300 that will shutdown my FC4 machine.
Take the time to write a letter (Not an email) to management that
without a UPS, any data on this computer and even the hardware could
fail at the next power outage and may not be recoverable thus
requiring a total replacement at $xxxx dollars. I think you will get
your UPS at least.
This is as bad as putting a major hub (before switches) in a janitors
closet. Guess how happy they were when it got soaked and no warranty.
They had been warned but refused to listen.
--
Robin Laing
