When you create a dataset in Platform for AI (PAI), you can enable dataset acceleration to improve data read performance for DSW instances and DLC jobs.
Prerequisites
A dataset accelerator is created. Create and manage a dataset accelerator.
Accelerate a new dataset
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On the Datasets page, create a dataset with the following key parameters. Create and manage datasets.
Parameter
Description
Create Dataset
Select From Alibaba Cloud.
Enable Dataset Acceleration
Select Enable Dataset Acceleration and configure the parameters.

Select a Dataset Accelerator based on the data storage type and configure slot parameters such as slot name, maximum capacity, and accelerated mount target. Create and manage a slot.
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Click Submit.
The accelerated dataset appears in the dataset list.

Accelerate an existing dataset
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On the Datasets page, click the target dataset name to open the Dataset Details page. Create and manage datasets.
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In the upper-right corner of the Dataset Details page, click Dataset Acceleration. Select a Dataset Accelerator and configure slot parameters. Create and manage a slot.
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Click Submit to enable dataset acceleration.
Use an accelerated dataset
Use an accelerated dataset when you create a DSW instance or submit a DLC job.
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When you create a DSW instance, select the accelerated dataset in the Storage Configurations section. Create and manage a DSW instance.

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When you submit a DLC job, select the accelerated dataset in the Dataset Configuration section. Create a training job.
