Adaptec 2045 Installation And User Manual page 108

Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Option Description
Power Off Drive After The duration of inactive state of the array/drive after which it is powered
off. This is an optional setting.
Note:
Down Drive After Duration.
Verify Drive After The regular time interval at which the system performs a health check of
the array/drive.
Modifying Cache Settings
You can modify the read and write cache settings for an array. You can also modify the
maxCache settings. Adaptec maxCache uses the compatible Solid State Drives (SSDs) in your
system as a fast read cache pool to improve performance in read-intensive applications.
Note:
maxCache Read Caching is supported on Adaptec Series Q controllers only. For more
information about maxCache, see
To modify the cache settings for an array:
Select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu.
1
Select the array, then press Ctrl+C.
2
The Modify Cache Settings window opens.
Enable or disable read caching.
3
Press Tab.
4
Enable or disable write caching:
5
Select Enable always for "write-back" caching
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Select Enable with ZMM if your controller has battery backup or a zero-maintenance
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cache protection module
Select Disable for "write-through" caching
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Press Tab.
6
Select the maxCache Read Cache setting (Enable/Disable).
7
Press Tab.
8
Press Enter to accept the values.
9
Power Off Drive After duration should be greater than Slow
Using the ACU to Manage the maxCache Pool on page
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