Chapter TWENTY. Optimizing Storage

Chapter Syllabus

20.1 Array Performance Tuning

In this chapter, you will learn to optimize storage by choosing a stripe size suitable for the type of data transfer common to your system and changing the read/write cache ratio for a Smart Array controller.

Proper array configuration is critical to maintaining availability, performance, and capacity. HP provides reliable array controllers for storage needs that include RAID advanced data guard (ADG), 5, and 1+0. For customers, recognizing the advantages and risks of specific RAID configurations on HP Smart Arrays can minimize unplanned and costly downtime.