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 ==== Frequently Asked Questions ==== ==== Frequently Asked Questions ====
  
 +**Q: Should I use Write Cache?**\\
 +A: Absolutely, if you're running OpenMediaVault on SD-cards and USB drives.  Failure to use Write Cache will result in the premature failure SD-cards and USB drives.  Write Cache is, however, optional for SSDs and is not needed for spinning hard drives.\\
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 **Q: I need to view logs from my current session, without shutting down.  What do I do?**\\ **Q: I need to view logs from my current session, without shutting down.  What do I do?**\\
 A: Under **Services**, **Write Cache**, click the **Flush** button (or the Rotate & Flush button).\\ A: Under **Services**, **Write Cache**, click the **Flush** button (or the Rotate & Flush button).\\
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 **Q: Can I lose important data?**\\ **Q: Can I lose important data?**\\
 A: Your personal files and shares are not affected. Only system logs and temporary files are cached.\\ A: Your personal files and shares are not affected. Only system logs and temporary files are cached.\\
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-**Q: Should I use this?**\\ 
-A: Absolutely, if you're running OpenMediaVault on SD-cards and USB drives.  Failure to use Write Cache will result in the premature failure SD-cards and USB drives.  Write Cache is, however, optional for SSDs and not needed for spinning hard drives.\\ 
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 **Q: When is Cached Data Lost?**\\ **Q: When is Cached Data Lost?**\\
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