Memory

The amount of memory needed for the disk cache client is dependent on the size of the disk, the number of disks, the number of subdirectories on each disk, and the amount of memory dedicated to caching.

As long as the disk cache is enabled and there is enough memory in the disk cache, all disks are accessible. If insufficient memory is allocated to the disk cache, some disks may be seen while others are not.

The recommended amount of memory for the disk cache client is as follows:

n20 KB internal usage

n0.5 KB per MB of disk storage total for all disks

n100 KB of memory dedicated to caching

For example, the recommended amount of memory for the disk cache for a single 120 MB hard disk would be 180 KB, and for two 120 MB hard disks it would be 240 KB.

»Note: After you format a hard disk and the FORMAT COMPLETE message is displayed in the message window, the formatted disk may not be available to the system until the printer is turned off and then on again.

You can increase the disk cache size in the following ways:

n Add more memory, which automatically increases the disk cache client’s size. See chapter 6, “Printer Options,” for information on installing additional printer memory (SIMMs).

n Set Administration/Memory/Enable Disk Swap to Yes. Any extra memory is distributed to all memory clients.

n Take any memory, if available and not being used by other cli- ents, and add it to the Administration/Memory/K Mem Display memory setting.

▲Caution: This option should be used only by individuals who are familiar with adjusting memory client’s values. Incorrect use of this option could cause the system to operate incorrectly.

Additional Technical Information

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