Fine-Tuning Logical Drives - Adaptec Storage Manager User Manual

Chapter 9: Managing Logical Drives and Hot Spares

Fine-tuning Logical Drives

You can fine-tune a new or existing logical drive to meet your needs by
adjusting the Advanced settings described in this section. (Not all
options are available for all controllers or all RAID levels.)
Note: The default settings in Adaptec Storage Manager are optimal for
most users and storage spaces. Only advanced users should change the
settings described in this section.
To fine-tune a logical drive:
Open the list of Advanced settings.
1
If you are creating a new logical drive, follow the instructions in
Step 6 on page
If you are modifying an existing logical drive:
In the Enterprise View, click the controller associated with the
a
logical drive.
In the Logical Devices View, click the logical drive.
b
In the menu bar, select Actions, then click Expand or change
c
logical device.
Click Next, then click Advanced settings.
d
Modify the available settings as required for your logical drive (not
all options are available for all controllers or all RAID levels):
Logical drive size (see
Write cache (see
Stripe size (see
Read cache (see
Initialize method (see
Initialize priority (see
Click Next.
2
To apply the changes immediately, click Apply.
3
To schedule the changes for later, click Schedule, then set the date
and time. (For more information, see
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