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Q: How much capacity do I need for a NAS SSD cache?

2024-01-02


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ASUSTOR's NAS devices can use SSD caching to speed up data access, like reading and writing data files. The size of the SSD cache you choose depends on what you're doing, whether you're accessing large or small files, or whether you read and write data frequently.
If you work a lot with small files, a smaller SSD cache might be enough. But if you work with large files or need to read and write data constantly, you may need a larger cache.
To choose the right size SSD cache for you, you can consider the following:

  • Context: How do you normally use your NAS, with lots of small files or large files? This will affect how big of an SSD cache you need.
  • Budget: High-capacity SSDs are usually more expensive, so consider your budget.
  • Requirements: If you need the NAS to run a lot of programs that require high-speed operation, you may need a larger SSD cache.
  • Data Type: Is your data read/write, or does it have a specific pattern? This will affect the performance of the cache.
  • Other uses: Do you want to use some SSDs as primary storage in addition to the cache?

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