Dell MD3220, MD3200 owner manual Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array

Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array

To change the storage array cache settings:

1In the AMW, select Storage Array→ Change→ Cache Settings. The Change Cache Settings window is displayed.

2Select or enter the percentage of unwritten data in the cache to trigger a cache flush in Start flushing.

3Select or enter the percentage of unwritten data in the cache to stop a cache flush in progress in Stop flushing.

4Select the appropriate Cache block size.

A smaller cache size is a good choice for file-system use or database- application use. A larger cache size is a good choice for applications that generate sequential I/O, such as multimedia.

5In the Enter Password dialog, type the current password for the storage array, and click OK.

Changing Expansion Enclosure ID Number

When an MD1200 Series expansion enclosure is connected to an MD3200 Series storage array for the first time, an enclosure ID number is assigned and maintained by the expansion enclosure. This enclosure ID number is also shown in the MDSM.

To change the enclosure ID numbers:

1In the AMW, select the storage array, and select Storage Array→ Change→ Enclosure ID.

2Select a new enclosure ID number from the Change Enclosure ID list. The enclosure ID must be between 0 and 99 (inclusive).

3To save the changed enclosure ID, click Change.

Changing the Enclosure Order in the Physical Pane

You can change the order of the RAID controller modules and the expansion enclosures in the Physical pane to match the hardware configuration in your storage array. The Physical pane that initially is displayed is a default view that may not match your storage array. The enclosure order change remains in effect until it is modified again.

Configuration: About Your Storage Array

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