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NetApp SMI-S Provider

Total managed space for a storage pool (volume) discrepancy

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The total managed space reported for a storage pool (volume) by NetApp SMI-S Provider can differ from the size shown by other storage management tools, such as FilerView, because SMI-S Provider includes the WAFL and Snapshot reserve. This discrepancy is expected behavior and requires no corrective action.

  • Issue

    If you are using another storage management tool, such as FilerView, you might notice a different size reported for the total managed space for a storage pool (volume) than the size returned by SMI-S Provider.

  • Cause

    This discrepancy occurs because the size returned by SMI-S Provider includes the WAFL and Snapshot reserve, while FilerView and other tools show only the usable space, excluding WAFL and Snapshot reserve.

  • Corrective action

    This is an expected behavior; no corrective action.