Users Guide
Property Definition
Encryption Mode Indicates whether the controller is using Local Key Management 
(LKM) or None. For more information, see Managing The Encryption 
Key.
T10 Protection Information 
Capability
Indicates whether the controller supports data integrity. Possible 
values are Yes and No.
Cache Memory Size  Displays the size of the cache memory on the controller.
Patrol Read Mode  Displays the Patrol Read Mode setting for the controller. Possible 
values are:
• Auto — Patrol read runs continuously on the system. When one 
iteration of the patrol read is complete, the next patrol read is 
scheduled to start within an interval specified by the controller. 
You do not have the option of manually starting or stopping the 
Patrol Read in this mode.
• Manual — Allows you to manually start or stop the patrol read 
process.
• Disabled — Indicates that the patrol read process is disabled.
For more information about patrol read, see Setting The Patrol Read 
Mode and Starting And Stopping Patrol Read.
Patrol Read State Displays the current state of the patrol read process. Possible values 
are:
• Ready — The patrol read process is enabled and runs when next 
scheduled or when manually initiated.
• Active — The patrol read process is running.
• Stopped — The patrol read has been stopped.
For more information about patrol read, see Setting The Patrol Read 
Mode.
Patrol Read Rate Displays the percentage of system resources dedicated for running 
the Patrol Read operation. Patrol Read Rate changes the amount of 
system resources assigned for the patrol read task. The Patrol Read 
Rate can be configured between 0% and 100%, where:
• 0% — indicates the lowest priority for controllers and has the 
least impact on the system performance.
• 100% — indicates the highest priority for controllers and has a 
greater impact on the system performance.
Patrol Read Iterations  Displays the number of Patrol Read Iterations. For more information 
about patrol read, see Setting The Patrol Read Mode.
Cluster Mode  Indicates whether the controller is part of a cluster configuration.
Persistent Hot Spare Displays if the hot spare is persistent. The possible values are:
• Enabled — The slot corresponding to the hot spare drive is 
persistent. Any drive in the slot functions as a hot spare if the 
drive is qualified to be a hot spare. If the drive contains foreign 
data, it is overwritten.
• Disabled — The slot corresponding to the hot spare drive is not 
persistent. If the drive is removed from the slot and any drive is 
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