Changing The Maxcache Settings For A Controller; Maintaining An Energy-Efficient Storage Space - Adaptec CDP-00278-01-A User Manual

4. In the drop-down lists:
• For maxCache Read Cache, select
• For maxCache Write Cache, select
5. Click OK.

Changing the maxCache Settings for a Controller

You can disable maxCache write caching for all logical drives on a controller. Because write caching
sends in-coming data to the maxCache Container first, before moving it to the logical devices in your
storage space, you may want to disable write caching to reduce the possibility of data loss in the event
of a power outage, system failure, or dirty shutdown.
Note: To re-enable maxCache write caching in your storage space, you must change
the maxCache settings for each logical drive individually; see
Settings for a Logical Drive
To disable maxCache write caching for a controller:
1. In the Enterprise View, select a controller, then select the maxCache Container on that controller.
2. On the ribbon, in the maxCache group, click Disable Write Cache.
3. Click OK.

Maintaining an Energy-Efficient Storage Space

You can use power management in maxView Storage Manager to maintain an energy-efficient storage
space. Power management of your storage space reduces cooling and electricity costs. It increases
system stability due to lower heat dissipation. And it improves the quality of your work environment
by reducing noise levels in your computer rooms and data centers.
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