Skip to main content
NetApp Knowledge Base

How much space do delete markers consume in StorageGRID?

  1. Last updated
  2. Save as PDF
Views:
197
Visibility:
Public
Votes:
3
Category:
storagegrid
Specialty:
sgrid
Last Updated:

Applies to

StorageGRID

Answer

Delete markers are zero-byte objects, however, due to how they are tracked, delete markers consume about 1/3 of a byte per delete marker.

Additionally, as they are stored in Cassandra, they also increase the table size.

Although delete markers consume a smaller amount of space than a regular object, they will still consume metadata and count proportionally toward maximum support objects per node.

Additional Information

Delete markers persist in an object versioning enabled bucket on StorageGRID

NetApp provides no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability or serviceability of any information or recommendations provided in this publication or with respect to any results that may be obtained by the use of the information or observance of any recommendations provided herein. The information in this document is distributed AS IS and the use of this information or the implementation of any recommendations or techniques herein is a customer's responsibility and depends on the customer's ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer's operational environment. This document and the information contained herein may be used solely in connection with the NetApp products discussed in this document.