4.9.2Cache Memory
MegaRAID SCSI
Warning: Write caching is not recommended for the physical drives. When write cache is enabled, loss of data can occur when power is interrupted.
4.9.3MegaRAID BIOS
The BIOS resides on a 1 Mbyte × 8 flash ROM for easy upgrade. The MegaRAID BIOS supports INT 13h calls to boot DOS without special software or device drivers. The MegaRAID BIOS provides an extensive setup utility that can be accessed by pressing <Ctrl><M> at BIOS initialization. The MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility is described in the MegaRAID Configuration Software Guide.
4.9.4SCSI Firmware
The MegaRAID SCSI
Table 4.7 | SCSI Firmware | |
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| Description |
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Disconnect/ |
| Optimizes SCSI bus seek. |
reconnect |
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Stripe size |
| Variable for all logical drives: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 |
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| Kbytes. |
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Rebuild |
| Multiple rebuilds and consistency checks with user- |
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| definable priority. |
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MegaRAID SCSI |
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