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storage capacity not increased (on Readynas 316) after deleting large amount of files
hi guys,
My ReadyNas 316 storage 6 bay unit (firmware 6.9.4) is fast filling up, with less than 10% free disk space available (as reported to my Win 10 PC). I'm getting worried as my I have les...
Thanks StephenB,
I deleted an old snapshot on a share that contained some large files including a system image backup. It took a while, but then I noticed that capacity started to increase.
Appreciate the advice on removing snapshots for shares that have high volume/changes. I now keep on maintain snapshots for critical shares.
ps. I am assuming snapshots have replaced recycle bin
Regards
Tony
Tonze
Tonze wrote:
ps. I am assuming snapshots have replaced recycle bin
Yes, though they do behave somewhat differently.
If you have snapshots enabled, note that you can right-click on a file or folders in Windows and restore a previous version using the "restore previos versions" menu option. Of course you can also use the admin web ui.
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