The MaxIQ cache uses the Adaptec MaxIQ Solid State Disks (SSDs) in your system as a global read cache pool. You can configure the MaxIQ cache only if you have one or more Adaptec MaxIQ Solid State Disks installed on the RAID controllers in your system. (Non-Adaptec SSDs cannot be used for the MaxIQ cache.) The MaxIQ cache works in conjunction with regular read caching in Adaptec Storage Manager. It uses the SSDs as additional cache memory for read-intensive operations.
Note! Before you can enable the MaxIQ cache for a logical device, you must enable regular read caching and assign at least one SSD to the MaxIQ pool.
To add an SSD to the MaxIQ pool:
In the Physical Devices View, select a Solid State Disk.
In the menu bar, select Actions, then click Add to MaxIQ Pool.
The SSD is added to the MaxIQ pool and the icon changes to indicate that it’s part of the cache.
Note! To remove an SSD from the MaxIQ pool, repeat the steps above, selecting Remove from MaxIQ Pool in Step 2.
To enable/disable the MaxIQ cache for a logical device:
In the Logical Devices View, select a logical device.
In the menu bar, select Actions, click Configure MaxIQ, then select Enable MaxIQ Caching or Disable MaxIQ Caching.