How to network SIRIX units
It is recommended that companies running more than one SIRIX unit integrate them into a network. This can be realized with either the Public_Lan connecting folder or with a complete network.
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Public_Lan connecting folder |
Complete network (Data_Link) |
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Description |
Each SIRIX has a registry. To enable co-workers to work with your data files, file the latter (registries, pattern folders) in the Public_Lan registry. |
The SIRIX units are linked to the server on whom the main data storage unit is installed. Any user can work with their data files from any unit. |
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Advantage |
If a SIRIX fails, work can continue on other units. Each user is responsible for their backup. |
No units can be occupied by fellowing users, since every user can work with his data files on any unit. The backup is only necessary on a SIRIX. |
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Drawback |
The data files of a user are available only on his unit. If another person is using the data files, the user cannot work with his data on any other unit. Backup must be realized on all units. |
If the server goes down, all units stand idle. It is of paramount importance to back up data, since a system failure could result in the loss of all users' data files. |
For example, three SIRIX units could be connected to each other in one network.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Interconnect the units. Each of the units identifies itself. State to each of the units which other units are in the network.