RE: High DASD utilization

Depending on the total configured DASD space working at 95% DASD can
result in severe objects fragmentation. If the total space is large
(e.g. 200GB), it may pass with no dire consequences. If not - it makes
sense to save/restore fragmented objects, that is if you know what they
are! That's why IBM usually recommend save/restore of the whole system.


Lo 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Graap, Ken [SMTP:keg@gasco.gasco.com]
> Sent: 07 July 1998 16:28
> To:   'Midrange'
> Subject:      High DASD utilization
> 
> Several years ago I had a conversation with IBM about the long term
> affect of running at 95% plus AUX Storage utilization on an AS/400. I
> can't remember the conversation exactly, but I do seem to remember
> that
> there are some dire consequences of having auxiliary storage remain
> very
> high for extended periods of time.
> 
> The part I seem to have retained in my brain was that eventually the
> system would have to be completely restored.... Yikes!
> 
> Does anyone have any knowledge of what the consequences are of running
> between 95-99% AUX Storage utilization for months on end might be?
> 
> Hopefully what IBM told me years ago isn't true today. 
> 
> Thanx in advance for any information...
> 
> Kenneth
> 
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