📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses whether to configure a new 500GB SSD as a cache pool device or connect it directly to a VM for optimal performance. The original poster seeks advice on which setup would yield the best results, considering their server configuration. A respondent suggests using VHDX files, noting that pass-through mode was once better but is now less relevant, implying that virtual disk files are the better option for virtual machine storage.
R

rio22

New Member
Member details
Joined
Apr 28, 2021
Messages
1
Thread Author #1
I've installed an extra 500GB SSD to my server that will only be used as the disc for a single VM; it won't be utilised for cache, appdata, or anything else.

Is it better to set it up as a cache pool device and use it to store only one vdisk file?

I'm hoping to receive the greatest possible result.

Or should I connect the disc to the VM directly? (Can I do this if the controller is a sata controller with other array discs attached?)
 

Sort by date Sort by votes
Neemobeer

Neemobeer

Windows Forum Team
Staff member
Member details
Joined
Jul 4, 2015
Messages
8,995
#2
I'm assuming this is Hyper-V? I'd go VHDX. Pass-through used to be better for performance but that's a moot point now with VHDX.
 

Upvote 1 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.