User`s guide

archive contains essentially compressed files, such as .jpg, .pdf or .mp3. However,

formats such as .doc or .xls will compress more than other file types.

Generally, it is recommended that you use the default Normal compression level. You

might want to select Maximum compression for removable media to reduce the number

of blank disks required.

5.2.5 Backup performance

The three options below might have a more or less noticeable effect on the backup

process speed. This depends on overall system configuration and physical characteristics

of devices.

1. Backup process priority

The preset is Low.

The priority of any process running in a system determines the amount of CPU usage and

system resources allocated to that process. Decreasing the backup priority will free more

resources for other CPU tasks. Increasing the backup priority may speed up the backup

process due to taking resources from the other currently running processes. The effect

will depend on total CPU usage and other factors.

2. HDD writing speed

The preset is Maximum.

Backing up in the background to an internal hard may slow other programs’ performance

because of the large amounts of data transferred to the disk. You can limit the hard disk

usage by SonicWALL Bare Metal Recovery to the desired level. To set the desired HDD

writing speed for data being backed up, drag the slider or enter the writing speed in

kilobytes per second.

3. Network connection speed

The preset is Maximum.

If you frequently backup data to network drives, think of limiting the network usage used

by SonicWALL Bare Metal Recovery. To set the desired data transfer speed, drag the