To configure and enable Database Smart Flash Cache, you must set the DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE parameter to reflect the combined size of the flash devices youintend to use for the cache. In this scenario, two flash devices are configured: /dev/sdj with 128G and /dev/sdk with 64G.
* Determine the combined size of the flash devices intended for the Database Smart Flash Cache. In this case, it's 128G + 64G = 192G.
* However, Oracle documentation suggests setting DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE to the exact sizes of the individual devices, separated by a comma when multiple devices are used.
* Modify the parameter in the database initialization file (init.ora or spfile.ora) or using an ALTER SYSTEM command. Here's the command for altering the system setting:
ALTER SYSTEM SET DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE='128G,64G' SCOPE=SPFILE;
* Since this is a static parameter, a database restart is required for the changes to take effect.
* Upon database startup, it will allocate the Database Smart Flash Cache using the provided sizes for the specified devices.
It is important to note that MEMORY_TARGET and MEMORY_MAX_TARGET parameters should be configured independently of DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE. They control the Oracle memory management for the SGA and PGA, and do not directly correlate with the flash cache configuration.
References
* Oracle Database 19c Documentation on Database Smart Flash Cache
* Oracle Support Articles and Community Discussions on DB_FLASH_CACHE_SIZE Configuration