TrueNAS SSD Cache: Worth It? Real Performance Tests

In this video, we dive into whether adding an SSD as a cache (L2ARC) on TrueNAS SCALE really improves your storage performance. Using real tests with large and small files, we compare speeds with and without SSD caching to see if the investment pays off.

🔹 What is SSD cache (L2ARC & SLOG)?
🔹 Test setup: hardware specs, network, TrueNAS version
🔹 Copy speed tests: large video files vs small files
🔹 Results and analysis — when does SSD cache help?
🔹 Important tips and things to watch out for
🔹 Final verdict: Should you use SSD as cache on your TrueNAS?

If you’re building or optimizing your TrueNAS system, this video will help you decide if an SSD cache makes sense for your setup.

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