Write-caching


  1. PSCO2007
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    Write-caching


    I have all my external drives set to "quick removal" option, so I don't have to use the "safe-removal" option.

    On my internal drives, I have it set to "Enable write caching."

    It says that a power outage could cause data loss.
    Since I always use the "sleep" option, is this option safe?

    Thanks,

    Paul
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Paul,

    Unless you have power outages often, then I wouldn't worry about it set like that. :)
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  4. PSCO2007
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    Thanks Brink,

    I've had about two outages in 5 years.
    I'll follow your advice.
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  6. Brink
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    You're welcome. Yeah, in that case you are perfectly safe. :)
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