Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP now supports decreasing your SSD storage capacity
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Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP has introduced a new feature allowing users to decrease their file system's SSD storage capacity dynamically.
- Enables more efficient management of project-based workloads with varying storage needs
- Allows provisioning of SSD capacity upfront for peak usage, then scaling down to reduce costs
- Supports workloads like Electronic Design Automation and media processing
- Can temporarily increase SSD capacity for faster data migrations, then right-size afterward
- Available on second-generation FSx for ONTAP file systems across all supported AWS Regions
This feature provides more flexibility in storage management, allowing users to optimize performance and cost for dynamic workloads.
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