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Change the SSD Cache settings in SANtricity System Manager

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You can edit the settings of the SSD Cache. Current settings for the SSD cache are accessible through the View settings option.

Steps

  1. From the left panel, select Storage › Pools and volume groups.

  2. Select the SSD Cache that you want to edit, and then click the ellipsis icon › Edit Settings.

    The Edit SSD Cache Settings window appears.

  3. Review or edit the SSD Cache settings as appropriate.

    Field details
    Setting Description

    Name

    Displays the name of the SSD Cache, which you can change. A name for the SSD Cache is required.

    Characteristics

    Shows the status for the SSD Cache. Possible statuses include:

    • Optimal

    • Unknown

    • Degraded

    • Failed (A failed state results in a critical MEL event.)

    • Suspended

    Capacities

    Shows the current capacity and maximum capacity allowed for the SSD Cache.

    The maximum capacity allowed for the SSD Cache depends on the controller's primary cache size:

    • Up to 1 GiB

    • 1 GiB to 2 GiB

    • 2 GiB to 4 GiB

    • More than 4 GiB

    Security and DA

    Shows the Drive Security and Data Assurance status for the SSD Cache.

    • Secure-capable — Indicates whether the SSD Cache is comprised entirely of secure-capable drives. A secure-capable drive is a self-encrypting drive that can protect its data from unauthorized access.

    • Secure-enabled — Indicates whether security is enabled on the SSD Cache.

    • DA capable — Indicates whether the SSD Cache is comprised entirely of DA-capable drives. A DA-capable drive can check for and correct errors that might occur as data is communicated between the host and storage array.

    Associated objects

    Shows the volumes and drives associated with the SSD Cache.

  4. Click Save.