
6.3.7Enabling the WriteCache
You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance.
When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives.
To enable WriteCache:
1.From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties.
2.Select Disk WC, then press <Enter> to turn the option On (enabled).
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Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through) or On(Write Back)
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
3.When finished, press any key to continue.
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