The Shadow Copy Cache File; Shadow Copies Stored On Source Volume; Shadow Copies Stored On Separate Volume - HP ProLiant 300 Series Administration Manual

The shadow copy cache file

The default shadow copy settings allocate 10 percent of the source volume being copied (with a minimum
of 350 MB), and store the shadow copies on the same volume as the original volume. (See
The cache file is located in a hidden protected directory entitled "System Volume Information" off of the
root of each volume for which Shadow Copy is enabled.
F:
cache file
Figure 27 Shadow copies stored on source volume
The cache file location can be altered to reside on a dedicated volume separate from the volumes
containing files shares. (See
F:
Figure 28 Shadow copies stored on separate volume
The main advantage to storing shadow copies on a separate volume is ease of management and
performance. Shadow copies on a source volume must be continually monitored and can consume space
designated for file sharing. Setting the limit too high takes up valuable storage space. Setting the limit
G: H:
cache file cache file
Figure 28).
G: H:
L:
cache file
cache file
cache file
HP ProLiant Storage Server administration guide
Figure 27).
67