When you set up data tiering to Azure from your on-premises ONTAP systems, BlueXP tiering automatically uses the Hot access tier for your inactive data. BlueXP tiering can apply a lifecycle rule so the data transitions from the Hot access tier to the Cool access tier after a certain number of days.

If you do not choose the Cool access tier, then the data remains in the Hot access tier and no rules are applied.

When you configure a BlueXP tiering lifecycle rule, you must not configure any lifecycle rules when setting up the container in your Azure account.

Learn about Azure Blob access tiers.

BlueXP tiering supports tiering to any storage account in any region that can be accessed via the Connector.