Enable automatic capacity management for an FSx for ONTAP file system
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Enabling this feature lets BlueXP workload factory automatically add incremental storage to an FSx for ONTAP file system as capacity needs change over time.
Only one account can manage this feature.
The maximum amount of SSD storage capacity for all FSx for ONTAP file systems is 524,288 GiB. To request a quota increase, refer to Quotas in AWS FSx for NetApp ONTAP documentation.
You must have credentials with Automate permissions in workload factory to complete this task.
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Log in using one of the console experiences.
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In Storage, select Go to Storage inventory.
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In the FSx for ONTAP tab, select the three-dot menu of the file system to enable automatic capacity management for.
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Select Manage.
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Under Information, select the pencil icon next to Automatic capacity management. The pencil icon appears next to the drop down arrow when the mouse hovers over the Automatic capacity management row.
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In the Automatic capacity management dialog, provide the following:
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Credentials: Select credentials with Automate permissions from the dropdown menu.
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Select the enable button to Enable automatic capacity management.
Alternatively, disable the feature. If you need to increase file system capacity, you must first disable automatic capacity management.
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Capacity threshold: Enter the maximum size for the FSx for ONTAP file system.
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Capacity increase increments: Enter the percentage to increase capacity incrementally.
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Select Apply.