Read or Write Size

The read size is the number of bytes of information used during a read function. A read function is any task that retrieves information from a file, such as opening a file for editing. In the PC-CacheFS Monitor, the effects of the read function are displayed in the field, Total Kbytes Read From Cache And Source Drives.

The write size is the number of bytes of information used during a write function. A write function is any task that causes information in your cache to be changed, such as saving a file, deleting a file, or renaming a file. The effects of the write function are displayed in the field, Modifications Made To Source Drives (Writes, Deletes, Renames).

PC-CacheFS breaks down large read and write requests into smaller blocks of the specified read or write size to help your computer perform other tasks in a timely manner. You can select a read or write size from 512 to 8192 bytes.

The default value of 8192 bytes is suitable for most LAN connections. Selecting a smaller read or write size may provide improved response times when accessing information using a slow network connection, such as a PPP dial-up connection.