Enable Write Cache in Linux/ESX 5.5 on HP Servers

If not running ESX, ignore the “esxcli” portion.

Get the Slot # of your controller


esxcli hpssacli cmd -q "controller all show detail"

Apply the change (this will force write cache even if the battery is low/missing)


esxcli hpssacli cmd -q "ctrl slot=1 modify dwc=enable forced"

Tested on an HP DL380 G5 (ESX 5.5)

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