Synology DS411SLIM manual Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager

Synology DiskStation User's Guide

Based on DSM 3.1

Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager

Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager and click the HDD Management tab to manage your hard disks.

Enable Write Cache Support for Hard Disks

Write cache support is only effective on hard disks that support it. Enabling cache offers you enhanced performance on your Synology product. However, to ensure data protection, the usage of a UPS device is strongly recommended. It is also highly suggested that the system is shut down properly every time after use.

In other words, while disabling cache offers the benefit of increasing resilience against abnormal power, there is also the possibility of reduction in performance.

To enable write cache support for your disk:

1Select a disk on the disk list and click Cache Management.

2Tick Enable write cache. By default, this function is enabled.

3Click OK.

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Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space