Performance increase using SSD for paging/extraction/cache or ReadyBoost? (Win7)

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• SSD for the Scratch, Cache and swap file?

  Certainly, startup disk and RAID3 9-drive (7K 3000) the map of Areca-16. HDDs but... I was wondering, as I refine my construction, on the use of SSDS Strath, Cache and the pagefile.

  It seems to me that constant random access to these files (small for most), could be somewhat competing for overall throughput (they have been configured on the RAID3 alongside media and project). In an ideal configuration, it would be a practical or advantageous to have 2 x SATA3 SSDs RAID0 for Cache, the Scratch and the pagefile? (and whatever else reconstructible temporary structures). In addition, in order to move the traffic far form the Areaca PCIe lanes, would it be more effective to RAID0 on SATA3s to the mobo? What would be the ideal size for these disks (min and max)?  2 x 60GB would do? Or 2x120GB? More?

  I have also heard that, because of the nature of the scratch and cache, it would be better to have them on two separate drives? Or is it just an urban legend?

  Frederic,

  Bays of drive and the system configuration questions are good, but if I or someone had to answer us would be influenced by our own test files, projects, we have worked on, controller CPU, RAM, the card (or the lack of) and much more.

  Given that what you're building has several similarities to mine, I'll share some of my own conclusions. To the topic specific answers like "how many disks in a RAID before it's inconsequential", it depends on so many things you should probably stop asking questions like this, because it may depend on certain things - CODEC, number of layers, transitions, filters, etc..

  Things I'll comment based on similarities between the system you are creating and mine (X 58, 6-core CPU, 24 GB of RAM, controller Areca w / large cache (2 GB or more)):

  1 move the pagefile seems really make a big difference on my system. So therefore, I keep in my table of OS/programs.

  2. faster I ran used two large paintings with the projects, the media and all the files "scratch" on a table and "hide media" and released on the second. While the difference was not huge, the fastest result for PPBM5 comparative analysis was achieved but put 'media cache DB' on my OS/programs, which use SSDS.

  So, how do proceed you?

  1. load your operating system and programs on your disk boot or start table.

  2. set up your Areca and drives in RAID 0, load some concrete projects similar to what you'll be using this system for, and test. Run PPBM5 too, it's a very useful common denominator that can be used to modify your own system and do it before / after comparison of the changes you are trying. IMO, a drive of 9 or 10 RAID 3 or 5 (or 6 besides) works well enough for everything. [Readers here who have a big RAID 0 out of their motherboard, I don't know if this is true for you or not, my test was done with all the great paintings hanging on a controller from Areca]

  3. for answering your question about "Hard drives how much you" on your own system and with your own projects, simply repeat step #2 using a small RAID 0 array. Latest Areca SAS RAID controllers so fast, that I would say that you can count on very similar performance with a RAID 0 array with one less than road when you build the dos system to desired PARITY RAID; with the exception of RAID 6, of course, who would actually perform '2 disks' more small.

  4 configure your final bar selected with parity, load your projects and you're done!

  Another way, you can go forward? (Less time, less optimized, version case potentially filled with several discs, heat and energy than the 'optimal' generation) Note that I tested with a few large RAID 0 arrays that will be in my final build, and I use these disks for the storage of off-site backup.

  1 build your big array with PARITY from the outset.

  2. start to use the system and if it works well for you, you are finished.

  As for RAID 3, 5, 30 and more, I use my table of data for editing more video, so go with RAID 5 was a simple choice for me. That being said, it seems to me that in my system (using a large cache ARECA controller and drives of 1 TB 7200 32 MB cache) a player "a less" RAID 0 seems to work only about the same as a RAID 5, so I don't think that the ineffectiveness of the RAID 5 or RAID 3 for large files (aka video editing) may be noticeable.

  Kind regards

  Jim

• For best performance, I use tweak 'DISABLE PAGING EXECUTIVE'?

  Hello

  make the final installation of my new office station

  with cs5 production premium and victory 7professional

  I7 - 930, 24 GB of ram ddr3 mushkin, 12 hdd (all raptors of k 10)

  (at this point, I'd rather not RAID)

  Basically, everything has its own drive: os, final render, effects, media cache, previews, "scratch disks", etc.

  2 questions:

  (1) with 24 GB of ram can I still a pagefile?

  (currently I have 1 hdd configuration in the SWAP file)

  (2) using the tweak "disable paging Executive" would help performance?

  again, I have more confidence users adobe Googling for answers...

  Thank you

  j

  1. Yes.  ALWAYS have a pagefile.  It may not be necessary a lot with 24 GB of RAM, but your system may crash hard without her, if it is never actually needed.

  2. I wouldn't worry on this subject.  With that much memory, you're not likely to see much difference.  And Win 7 64 manages memory did MUCH better than XP.  So better to let her do a job without being bothered by the user.

• Can I use SSDS for Tecra A8

  Hello

  you know, if it is possible to install a SSD driver for my laptop?
  And if yes, what brand/manufacturer you would recommend?
  I want to install Win7 Prof - something to take charge? Drivers, firmware, BIOS Version etc...?

  Thanks for the advice in advance.

  Kind regards

  Peter

  In General, is not a big problem to use a SSD instead of a HARD common drive.
  The laptop supports the SATA interface and you use a SSD SATA 2.5 disk.
  I can't recommend a specific brand, but in some rare cases, it may be possible that you need to update SSD firmware offering SSD manufacturer

• Current thoughts on SSD and after effects cache?

  Hi I read about older SSDS and using them as an after effects of cache but what are your current thoughts?

  Also, what would you recommend one? Currently interested in crucial SSD m4 and intel.

  I'm also currently thinking:

  1 os ssd drive

  1 ssd for the file cache and the page.

  then 4 trays in running off my sata raid 3 slots 2 sata 3 slots will be used by the SSD. (asus p9x79 pro).

  Thank you.

  Use your fastest player with the fastest connection for your cache files. If you have an SSD, it's probably your quickest player. It's as simple as that.

  If someone tells you otherwise, send them to me. I'm curious to know why they like not not to use an SSD for cache files.

• SSD for storage of ESXi swap with overcommitment of memory

  Hello

  is - that someone has tried to use SSDS for ESXi swap storage and making the overcommitment of memory?

  Concerning

  check this: http://www.techhead.co.uk/vmware-esxi-vswapping-with-sandforce-ssds it might be interesting...

• Can satellite U50t-A10F - I use partition 7 GB on SSD for Ubuntu

  U50t-A10F has a SSD (32 GB) and a (750 GB) HARD drive.

  The partition on the SSD drive information show 7 GB allocated and him remains unaffected.
  Is this "unallocated" section used for something else, or I can use it to install part of the Ubuntu root file system.

  I read that on Windows, the SSD is used as a form of cache extended using a falseraid implemented.

  So, is it more a "unallocated" partition a part of and GPartEd simply do not correctly identify?
  He even appears in the windows "Drive Manager".

  Hello

  I can't say I don't know this model but I have seen and tested similar configurations on the U940 and U840.
  The two had a HARD drive and an additional 32 GB of SSD used for Windows OS-specific reasons and no palpable by the user somehow normal.
  Only a part of the DSS has been used and the rest was empty but totally in "empty."
  It was due to the specificity of the soft raid configuration.

  So as long as the raid - the installation program has been left as what, the SSD was not usable for anything other than swap/put into hibernation.

  If you don't mind tthings "break", it's pretty easy to remove the raid configuration that will allow the use of the SSD...
  However, be very catious! Although it is easy to remove the RAID seup, is not at all easy to restore it!
  Reconstruction of the raid on the U840 and U940 need attention ASP which will cost money.

  Tom BR

• Windows PE found RAID drive on HP EliteFolio 9470 m using SSD Cache

  Hello

  I use HP EliteFolio m 9470-028TU suite below the specifications:

  -Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz

  -Mobile Intel QM77 Express

  -8 GB RAM

  -HDD 500 GB + 32 GB mSATA

  Installed Windows 7 Pro on RAID mode of SATA devices using SSD as Cache via Intel Rapid Storage Technology Software and works very well. Right now I have 11 all of the same model and you want to use Windows PE ImageX to capture the Image and deploy it on another laptop.

  Once I start using the Windows PE CD, I can't found any Partition of capture. I think it takes to load the driver RAID on Windows PE, but I have no idea and tried searching on google already.

  Someone at - it a statement for this problem please help. Thank you.

  Steve Jua

  SteveJua

  Use of the HP Client computer Windows PE 3.0 driver x 86 and x 64 Pack

  http://h20566.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.page/public/PSI/swdDetails/?sp4ts.Oid=5271149 & spf_p.tpst = swdMain & spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D2%257CswItem%253Dob_127784_1%257CswEnvOID%253D4059%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D4%257Caction%253DdriverDocument & javax.portlet.begCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken & javax.portlet.endCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken

  Customize Windows PE: Add drivers, packages

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824972.aspx

• Why SSD for cache in all-Flash?

  In my view, THAT SSD for cache should not be necessary in all - flash disk groups, because this is too fast already in responding to bed and written. What is the reason why it cannot be eliminated.

  In all Configuration Flash SSD is reserved for write operations not to read operations. With the use of the SSD in the level of capacity, virtual SAN is no longer caches the data read from the cache of the range. The level of SSD caching is now used only as a write buffer. Comments all writes are absorbed by the SSD caching layer and readings gathered from writing or layer SSD cache. With all the reading-General configuration cache Flash get eliminated, it provide improved IOPS / s.

• To improve performance, increase the size of the overall storage cache

  I have an ASO in 11.1.2.1 on unix Box
  
  I get this message in my logs
  
  "To improve performance, increase the size of the cache of global storage.
  
  What is the best practice to update the Cache of ASO for dérirez best time
  
  Please notify

  Right-click on the database in the EA and select Edit-> properties. It is on the first tab, remember to restart the application so that they enter into force

• T420-best SSD for use in housing Ultrabay caddy?

  What is the best SSD for use in the Ultrabay caddy in a Thinkpad T420?

  Welcome to the forum!

  Any standard 2.5 "7mm or 9.5 mm SSD should work. I'd stick with brands such as Crucial, Samsung or Intel and are looking for the cost lowest to higher capacity. Considering that the T420 is now several years old, that I doubt that go with the SSD that has specifications "faster" will make a difference in practice.

  BTW the Ultrabay works at speeds of SATA-III (6 Gb/s), so it shouldn't be a bottleneck compared to the internal drive Bay.

• Try to use the System Image to migrate from Windows 7 for SSD for boot upward

  Hello

  I have a new computer Windows 7 operting.   I'm trying to migrate my OS to SSD for faster boots, etc..

  I first tried various 3rd party applications such as EaseUS Partition Master and Reflect, all futile for unknown reasons.

  Now I'm having problems using the built-in tool "Create a System Image" Windows 7.

  The Image of the system seems to be created properly and is listed in the appropriate folder.   The next step is to use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool to save the ISO file, then use this ISO on the DSS file.

  Unfortunately, despite all that I've read to the contrary, the file created by windows wasn't an ISO... it saved as a VHD file.   The download tool cannot copy VHD - only ISOs.

  Microsoft technical support suggested that I have post the question.   All the patches?

  Thanks in advance!

  What happens when you boot the system repair disc?  If necessary, you will need to enter your BIOS Setup utility and make your optical drive the first boot device.

  You have created the system image includes everything: the files of your operating system, your application to the program folder and your data.  Assuming that you have already used your system for awhile and so Windows, your installed programs and files total user more than 128 GB, the image does not fit on the SSD.

  If everything except your totals of less than 128 GB user files, then a possible scenario would be to backup all your files from user to some external medium data, confirm that the backup is valid, and then delete the files from the current hard drive.  Then make an image of system of what's left (which is now less than 128 GB) and restore that image on the SSD.  You create a new user profile and then copy your files from backup data on disk 1 to and link to your user profile in the user data (see tip below).

  Another alternative, especially if you have more than 128 GB used even without your data, is to do a clean Windows 7 on SSD install, reinstall all your application files, specifying as much as possible of the facilities is located on the 1 TB drive and your profile link to the data of the user on the 1 TB drive.

  This trick of sevenforums.com can help with the problem of having windows on the SSD and your data on the disk rotation:

  If you are simply wanting to save files HARD disk space in your user folders, you might consider this below in order to access the files in your library with the actually located files where you want to place. This way you won't have to worry about the potential problems that come with mobile user folder locations.

  • Create a new folder to any location you want.
  • Move all the files you want in the new folder.
  • Include the new folder in a library of your choice.
  • If you wish, you can also set the new folder to be default 'save' for the location for the library as well

  To do a clean install of Windows 7 on your SSD, follow the instructions here to get a file ISO of Windows 7 to the same version of Windows 7 that is preinstalled on your computer: https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool burn the image on a DVD (Note: you can not just copy the files, use the built-in tool to burn dvd of Windows 7 or free third-party tool like ImgBurn).  Use the product key from the label on your computer (not the key retrieved by using a key finder program) to activate Windows.  See https://techingiteasy.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-windows-7-oem-license-using-a-retail-disc/

  If this all sounds complicated - it is, and I haven't provided all the details - you can consider getting the help of a local independent computer repair shop (not a chain of stores).  Just make sure you get a real installation of Windows 7.

• using mini pci-e ssd for U260

  I saw the post on installing an ssd in the ideapad u260 http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-and-Z-series/Ideapad-U260-Installing-an-SSD/m-p/483963#M39...

  but it is technically beyond what I'm willing to do at this point, and I want to keep a large disk for data and use the ssd for the OS, etc.

  My laptop has a Mini PCI-e, I can't imagine using it for what it is, and I can get mini drive pci-e with controllers mSata apparently at a fairly reasonable price. http://www.Amazon.com/MyDigitalSSD-64GB-50mm-bulletproof-mSATA/DP/B004X5YAP4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronic...

  But I wonder

  (1) it will work with a u260

  (2) is it actually fit INTO the slot? Or it will eventually stick on the side of the computer

  (3) (it's a little sad), how do you get the open PCI slot? I see it on the left side, but it does not seem to come off. Why Lenovo put the slot just hide behind this piece of plastic?

  Hi Pete,.

  Please watch the Videos of Service U260:

  http://Lenovo.vo.llnwd.NET/O16/U260_web/index.html

  and read "Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual":

  http://consumersupport.Lenovo.com/ca/en/Userguide/Guide_list.aspx?CategoryID=429668

  Good luck... Zehn

• My Windows 7 Professional Office system disk has been corrupted and I took the opportunity to install a SSD for a new system disk and reinstall Windows.  The system is installed and running on the SSD, with my old drive system currently used for storage a

  My Windows 7 Professional Office system disk has been corrupted and I took the opportunity to install a SSD for a new system disk and reinstall Windows.  The system is in place and running on the SSD, with my old drive system now used for storage as it is still readable.  The only product Adobe, that I reinstalled so far is drive XI but I would like to reinstall items 8 and Acrobat 9 without occupying more licenses that both are also installed on my laptop.  Can you tell me the best way to do it?  -Thank you

  If you have two activations allocated already and one was lost on the hard drive that has failed, then you must contact the Adobe Support via chat and ask them to reset your activations.

  To the link below, click on the still need help? the option in the blue box below and choose the option to chat...

  Serial number and activation support (non - CC) chat
  http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/global/Service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

• What is the fastest connection that I can use for a new external SSD for my MBP late 2008?

  That IS the question. I want a new external SSD for my MBP late 2008.

  What is the fastest connection type that works?

  'External' and 'SSD' could be a problem.  SSDS are different animals of disks spinny.  Some will say that you need not trim on SSD (TRIM is a management tool to move only the ' opportunity' bytes in a block when the block of data is moved), but definitely TRIM does not work on USB or Firewire.  Not sure if the TRIM works on Thunderbolt connected readers as it does on disks SATA-path, however.

  Speed included between slower and faster, however: USB 2.0, Firewire 400, Firewire 800, USB 3.0, love at first sight.