Dedupcachesize

Use the dedupcachesize option to determine the maximum size of the data deduplication cache file. When the cache file reaches its maximum size, the contents of the cache are deleted and new entries are added.

Supported Clients

This option is valid for all clients. This option is also valid for the IBM Spectrum Protect API.

Options File

Mac OS X operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsLinux operating systemsAIX operating systemsPlace this option in the system-options file (dsm.sys). You can set this option on the Deduplication > Deduplication Cache > Maximum Size field of the Preferences editor. The option can be set in the client option set on the IBM Spectrum Protect server.

Windows operating systemsPlace this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). You can set this option on the Deduplication > Deduplication Cache > Maximum Size field of the Preferences editor. The option can be set in the client option set on IBM Spectrum Protect server.

Syntax

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Parameters

dedupcachesize
Specifies the maximum size, in megabytes, of the data deduplication cache file. The range of values is 1 - 2048; the default is 256.

Examples

Options file:
dedupcachesize 1024
Command line:
Does not apply.