I have decided to try the Ordered File Placement balancer plugin. I currently have 18 USB 3.0 HDDs in my pool, and want them to fill up in order such as DP01, DP02, DP03, etc... I will be changing the default option to "Control new file placement and move the existing files into the pre-defined order" instead of "Only control new file placement." I understand that this option may require more than one balancing pass to complete.
Question 1) Will this consolidate all files in folders that may currently be stored on 2 or more pool drives? For example, if I have a music album folder, currently the tracks in that folder may be spread across 2 or more pool drives. Will the Ordered File Placement plugin grab the entire folder and write all those files spread across the drives and move them into one drive?
Question 2) After installing the Ordered File Placement balancer plugin, it is currently sitting at the bottom (# 7) of my Balancers list. Where should it be placed in the list for best effect?
Current listing as follows:
1. SSD Optimizer
2. Stablebit Scanner
3. Volume Equalization
4. Drive Usage Limiter
5. Prevent Drive Overfill
6. Duplication Space Optimizer
7. Ordered File Placement
I am thinking it makes sense to move the (7. Ordered File Placement) just under (2. Stablebit Scanner) and bump everything else down. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Question
gtaus
I have decided to try the Ordered File Placement balancer plugin. I currently have 18 USB 3.0 HDDs in my pool, and want them to fill up in order such as DP01, DP02, DP03, etc... I will be changing the default option to "Control new file placement and move the existing files into the pre-defined order" instead of "Only control new file placement." I understand that this option may require more than one balancing pass to complete.
Question 1) Will this consolidate all files in folders that may currently be stored on 2 or more pool drives? For example, if I have a music album folder, currently the tracks in that folder may be spread across 2 or more pool drives. Will the Ordered File Placement plugin grab the entire folder and write all those files spread across the drives and move them into one drive?
Question 2) After installing the Ordered File Placement balancer plugin, it is currently sitting at the bottom (# 7) of my Balancers list. Where should it be placed in the list for best effect?
Current listing as follows:
1. SSD Optimizer
2. Stablebit Scanner
3. Volume Equalization
4. Drive Usage Limiter
5. Prevent Drive Overfill
6. Duplication Space Optimizer
7. Ordered File Placement
I am thinking it makes sense to move the (7. Ordered File Placement) just under (2. Stablebit Scanner) and bump everything else down. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
6 answers to this question
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.