HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide

Drive Write Cache
NOTE: This option is available on G7 servers. For Gen8 servers, this option is in under System
Options > SATA Controller Options (“Drive Write Cache” (page 43))
The Drive Write Cache option controls the state of the write cache of the drives attached to the
supported controller. This feature provides greater drive performance but could result in data
corruption during an unexpected power loss or shutdown.
This option only affects operation for fixed drives attached to the embedded SATA controller when
not operating in a software RAID mode. This option has no effect if fixed drives are attached to
an embedded or optional Smart Array controller or if the Smart Array B110i Software RAID solution
is used.
CAUTION: Enabling Drive Write Cache may result in data loss or data corruption if an unexpected
power loss occurs.
After reading the warning message, press any key to display the following settings:
• Enabled
• Disabled (default)
Advanced Options menu 149