What methods can be used to balance space for aggregates with flexgroups
Applies to
- ONTAP 9.12.1+
- FlexGroup rebalance
- Space Accounting
- FlexGroup Volumes
Answer
- There are multiple methods which can be used to balance space utilization between aggregates that contain FlexGroups.
- If a single aggregate is becoming full, see the following KB: How to reclaim space in an aggregate that is full?
- If the main concern is balancing the FlexGroup constituents, see Rebalance FlexGroup volumes.
- If a FlexGroup has an uneven number of constituents causing one aggregate to be overfilled, adding an additional constituent can balance the load: Can I expand increase the capacity of a FlexGroup.
- Flexgroup rebalance needs to be performed after a new FlexGroup constituent is added: Manage FlexGroup Rebalance.
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