Is it possible to delete the contents of a folder/directory from ONTAP?
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
Answer
- No, it is not possible to delete the contents of a folder/directory from the ONTAP Clustershell CLI
- Files and folders can be deleted from the System Manager file explorer
- It is possible to Delete directories rapidly on the cluster from the ONTAP Clustershell, but not files within directories
- If you believe it's necessary to delete files from the storage interface directly, please contact NetApp Technical Support for further assistance
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