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What happens when a file is deleted from a client?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Write Anywhere File Layout (WAFL)

Answer

  • The referenced blocks in WAFL remain in-place until the snapshot retention window has passed. The blocks will then be made free following completion of the next WAFL scan
  • If there is no snapshot policy on the volume, the blocks will be made free following completion of the next WAFL scan

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