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Unity File Compression
Has anyone heard any recent feedback on file compression in Unity. I have heard that file dedupe will not be coming, but that compression is on the roadmap for a code release. Just curious what the latest buzz is.
Thanks!
Rainer_EMC
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May 8th, 2017 23:00
coming soon in 4.2 - announced today
see https://blog.dellemc.com/en-us/simplify-it-transformation-with-next-gen-dell-emc-unity-all-flash-systems/
JonLaycock
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May 3rd, 2017 06:00
I heard an SE talking about Unity code 4.2, this included "file compression". Due for release Q3 2018. Check with your local Unity SE guy/girl.
Rainer_EMC
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May 3rd, 2017 08:00
Dell EMC World in Las Vegas is next week - products announcements are often done there
MikeyT1
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May 7th, 2017 12:00
Compression was added in end of last year. I don't remember exact release, but the current one will enable it for you. You have to compress any existing storage which will take some time.
Dell EMC Unity Increases Efficiency And Lowers All-Flash Storage Costs By 4x ... For Free
ktmcintyre
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May 8th, 2017 05:00
Block LUN compression is enabled in OE 4.1, I believe, but I am asking specifically about File compression.
ktmcintyre
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May 9th, 2017 07:00
Thanks, Rainer! Figured something would be announced during EMC World this week.
mikko1
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May 10th, 2017 09:00
Hi,
Does the file compression require SSD pools or does it work with hybrid pools as well? Can we specify compression by file type / access time in the same way that VNX file compression allowed?
Rainer_EMC
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May 11th, 2017 18:00
just like inline compression for block it requires and all-flash pool and compresses the complete file system
The file system has to be created with OE 4.2
steverudo
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July 19th, 2017 11:00
Hi there, I was reading the release notes for 4.2.0.9392909 and wanted some clarity on this feature:
"Compression is now available for thin UFS64 file systems created on thin LUNs in all-Flash pools."
Does it work
Thanks
DELL_ChrisHolloway
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July 20th, 2017 02:00
File compression is available on hybrid in a pool with all flash drives only (same as for block compression). It's also available on the AF Unity models as well of course.
HTH