Beeks Analytics appliances are optimized for high-throughput data capture and analysis. To support this, we recommend the following disk layout:
Volume Type | Mount Point | Description |
|---|---|---|
OS Volume (RAID1) |
| Installed on BOSS-S2 M.2 SSD pair |
Primary Data Volume |
| Main storage for analysis and replay |
Secondary Data Volume (if applicable) |
| Dedicated to capture (VMX-Capture) or replay (mdPlay) |
Filesystem format: xfs
Logical Volume Management (LVM): Not recommended - use raw RAID volumes directly to avoid performance overhead.
If using multiple RAID controllers (e.g. for capture and analysis separation), ensure volumes are mounted according to the appliance’s role:
VMX-Capture-only:
/dataVMX-Analysis-only:
/dataCombined roles:
Analysis →
/dataCapture →
/data/capture
This partitioning scheme aligns with Beeks installation scripts and ensures optimal performance and separation of duties across Appliance Units.