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Chapter 7: Status
Disk Usage
Figure 110: Disk Usage Page
Use the Disk Usage page to view the following information:
Available
Available space is the area that is available for data storage. The Available value is displayed as an amount
and as a percentage of the total capacity in the system.
Available space is divided into the following categories:
Category
Free Space
Reclaimable Space
Note: For optimal system performance, Quantum recommends keeping the amount of Available disk
space at 20% or more.
Used
Used space is the area that already holds data. The Used value is displayed as an amount and as a
percentage of the total capacity in the system.
Used space is divided into the following categories:
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Description
The disk space that can be used for new deduplicated or non-deduplicated data.
The disk space that is occupied by outdated deduplicated data and which will be
automatically reused if additional space for new deduplicated data is needed.
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