Hello,

Checking the metainit(1M) and the contents of /dev/md/dsk, it seems
that all device names are of the format d{n}+, where n is [0-9]. Is a
fixed format, or can other names/letter be used?

For example, if I wanted to have the format dXY, where X is [0-9] but
Y can have more than 10 entries. Would I be able to use letters?
e.g., d5[1-9] for the first nine disks, and d5[a-z] for further disks;
then use for the d50 as the main mirror, with the submirrors being
d5[1-9,a-z]

Thanks for any info.

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David Magda <dmagda at ee.ryerson.ca>, http://www.magda.ca/
Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under
the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well
under the new. -- Niccolo Machiavelli, _The Prince_, Chapter VI

On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:32:16 -0400, David Magda wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> Checking the metainit(1M) and the contents of /dev/md/dsk, it seems that
> all device names are of the format d{n}+, where n is [0-9]. Is a fixed
> format, or can other names/letter be used?
>
> For example, if I wanted to have the format dXY, where X is [0-9] but Y
> can have more than 10 entries. Would I be able to use letters? e.g.,
> d5[1-9] for the first nine disks, and d5[a-z] for further disks; then use
> for the d50 as the main mirror, with the submirrors being d5[1-9,a-z]

No.

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Bruce
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