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FAQ: Maximum limitation of a single namespace

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Question 1: The maximum total size of FlexVol Volumes mounted on a single namespace.
 
Answer:
Max FlexVol volume size is 100TB.
 
Question 2: The maximum inodes supported for FlexVol Volumes mounted on a single namespace.
 
Answer:  
Inode defaults and maximums according to FlexVol size.
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Question 3: The maximum number of junction points mounted on a single namespace.
 
Answer: 
  • A NAS namespace is a logical grouping of volumes joined together at junction points to create a single file system hierarchy. 
  • The maximum number of junction points = The maximum volume number of namespace = 512

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