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HDD cache
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What do you mean by cache? slog? (not a cache) or l2arc ?
You should be able to split the SSD and use it in separate pools - but check the forums whether this is a recommended way to go. AFAIK it depends highly on both the usage pattern and not least what SSD we're talking about, and how it's connected.
You should be able to split the SSD and use it in separate pools - but check the forums whether this is a recommended way to go. AFAIK it depends highly on both the usage pattern and not least what SSD we're talking about, and how it's connected.
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It can't be done in the GUI, but there are some posts detailing how to do it in CLI... you need to partition the SSD(s) and then hit the desired pool with
I won't comment on the wisdom of doing that other than to say that you should do the research and understand the consequences of doing it. (which may lead you to question if you need L2ARC or SLOG at all)
Maybe look here: https://www.truenas.com/community/t...s-partitioned-for-two-pools.62787/post-483761
But (IMHO) ignore the bit about mirroring the logs as that's not really something needed in the current version (although there are still proponents of both sides in that argument)
zpool add poolname cache gptid/.... or zpool add poolname log gptid/....I won't comment on the wisdom of doing that other than to say that you should do the research and understand the consequences of doing it. (which may lead you to question if you need L2ARC or SLOG at all)
Maybe look here: https://www.truenas.com/community/t...s-partitioned-for-two-pools.62787/post-483761
But (IMHO) ignore the bit about mirroring the logs as that's not really something needed in the current version (although there are still proponents of both sides in that argument)
