Dell PowerStore Configuring SMB

Modify file-level retention

1. Select Storage > File Systems > [file system] > Security & Events > File-Level Retention.
2. Set the retention period parameters:
   • Minimum retention period - Specifies the shortest period for which an FLR-enabled file system can be protected (default value is one day).
   • Default retention period - Used when a file is locked and a retention period is not specified (default value is one year).
   • Maximum retention period - Specifies the longest period for which an FLR-enabled file system can be protected (default value is infinite).
3. Optionally, set the advanced settings:
   • Automatic file locking - You can specify whether to automatically lock files in an FLR-enabled file system and set a policy interval that determines the time period between file modification and automatic lock (policy interval default value is one hour).
   • Automatic file deletion - You can specify whether to automatically delete locked files after their retention period is expired. The first scan for locating files for deletion is seven days after the feature is enabled.
4. Select Apply.