Typical FlexCache deployments
FlexCache is typically used in WAN deployments (which decrease average access time for remote clients) and LAN deployments (which reduce the workload of an overloaded storage system).
- WAN deployment
In a WAN deployment, the FlexCache volume is remote from the data center. As clients request data, the FlexCache volume caches popular data, giving the end user faster access to information.
- LAN deployment
In a LAN deployment, or accelerator mode, the FlexCache volume is local to the administrative data center, and is used to offload work from busy file servers and free system resources.
