Inquisitor includes a command line interface and API for universal storage RAID management.
Einarc solves this problem by unifying proprietary storage management paradigms. This software works as a translator between the user and the proprietary RAID paradigms. It allows the user to control all these devices using simple terms such as "physical disc," "logical disc," and "adapter." Einarc transparently converts these requests to proprietary RAID paradigms. Even though the system still uses underlying proprietary CLIs, the user doesn't interact with them directly.
Who would be interested in using Einarc? First of all, system administrators who have a large variety of RAIDs and storage devices to manage would benefit from using Einarc. This software eliminates the need to remember lots of cryptic commands. Instead, users can use one single and straightforward command, such as "einarc logical add 5 100000 0:1,0:2,0:3," which adds a logical disc of RAID level 5 with a size of 100000 MB and consisting of three physical drives (0:1,0:2,0:3).
Secondly, Einarc is an easy-to-use library that can be used in other software that requires unified disc management. For example, it is used in Inquisitor to test disc arrays, build, and destroy various logical disc combinations under stress. In conclusion, Einarc is an excellent software for managing numerous storage devices seamlessly.
Version 1.3 / 1.4 RC: N/A