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Are metadata files always cached on FlexCache volume?
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/Ontap_OS/OS-KBs/Are_metadata_files_always_cached_on_FlexCache_volume
Applies to ONTAP 9 FlexCache Answer Additional Information Refer to RAL overview section of FlexCache in ONTAP regarding metadata files and RAL.

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