QNAP QTS 4.5 Series User Manual

Note
If there is not enough storage space in the storage pool for the snapshot shared folder, the Free
Storage Pool Space screen appears.
Option User Action
Release unused guaranteed snapshot
space
Note
This option is only available if guaranteed
snapshot space has been allocated to the
storage pool.
a. Click Set up now.
The Snapshot Settings window appears.
b. Configure the snapshot settings to release space.
For details, see Storage & Snapshots.
c. Click OK.
Run a space reclaim to release used
space on thin volumes
Note
This option is only available if the storage pool
contains a thin volume with reclaimable space.
a. Click Run now.
A dialog box appears.
b. Click OK to reclaim the available storage space.
QTS reclaims the used space.
A dialog box appears.
c. Click OK.
Convert a thick volume to a thin volume
to release unallocated space
Note
This option is only available if the storage pool
contains a thick volume.
a. Select a volume to convert.
b. Click Run now.
The Convert to Thin Volume window appears.
Warning
Converting a volume deletes all existing
snapshots on the volume.
c. Click Apply.
QTS converts the volume.
7. Configure the snapshot shared folder.
Field Description
Qtier Auto Tiering When enabled, Qtier performs auto-tiering on data in the folder.
This setting is only available if you select a Qtier-enabled storage
pool.
Tip
You can also enable auto-tiering from the Shared
Folders screen.
QTS 4.5.x User Guide
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QNAP QTS 4.5 Series Specifications

General

Brand	QNAP
Model	QTS 4.5 Series
Category	Storage
Language	English