System administrators must manage the feature using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) tool. HPE Smart Cache Licensing SKU Overview

: Operates at the controller level, requiring no changes to the operating system or applications. Licensing & Compatibility HPE Smart Array SR SmartCache QuickSpecs | HPE

There are several ways to obtain an HPE Smart Cache License Key:

Ensure a supported SSD is physically installed and that the controller features a functioning Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) module. Smart Cache cannot function without active controller cache memory.

Frequently accessed data is automatically moved to the SSD cache. Cold Data: Rarely accessed data remains on the HDDs.