Adaptec MaxIQ RAID SSD Cache Setup Guide Linus Tech Tips

The video provides a concise, practical walkthrough for enabling Adaptec MaxIQ SSD caching on a RAID array. The presenter begins by noting that the Adaptec MaxIQ SSD cache works with supported Adaptec RAID cards and demonstrates installing the MaxIQ kit alongside a mix of drives, including three Hitachi 1 TB 7200 RPM HDDs and a 32 GB SSD cache connected to the controller. After confirming the controller and firmware are up to date with Adaptec Storage Manager, the guide shows how to access the controller in DirectAttach Storage, identify the SSD on connector zero, and open the cache configuration interface. The process is simple: select device zero, choose SSD, and apply the cache settings, leaving the default write cache rate, which configures the 32 GB SSD as a cache for the RAID 5 array. The presenter notes that some Adaptec cards support third party SSDs but this specific card supports only the MaxIQ kit, and mentions plans to run benchmarks to compare performance before and after caching. Finally, the video frames the setup as a stepping stone to deeper exploration of SSD caches, inviting viewers to watch related content on SSD caching performance and promising future data from benchmarks.

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