Scientific computing increasingly involves handling large amounts of raw data. This is particularly the case for neuroimaging. With increases in processing speed outpacing storage speed, disk i/o has become a limiting factor in many computing applications, especially in multi-user systems. For my consulting work with GreenAnt Networks, I was asked to build a high-speed disk array for scientific computing and virtual machine storage. This is a brief build log and performance test of the outcome.

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Francesco Giorlando

Musings on Research, Tech and Medicine
Dr Giorlando is a clinician-scientist with interests in neuroscience, psychophysics, addiction and temporal perception. He implements high-performance computing and electronic systems for research and enjoys hacking with digital media and sustainable technologies.

Scientist and Clinician

Melbourne, Australia