---
title: "Enabling the Next Generation File System"
slug: "enabling-the-next-generation-file-system"
tags: ["7.11", "Edge Filer", "Gateway", "Filer"]
updated: 2026-01-21T11:21:56Z
published: 2026-01-21T11:21:56Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/enabling-the-next-generation-file-system"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Enabling the Next Generation File System

The CTERA [next generation file system](/v1/docs/what-is-the-next-generation-file-system) is enabled by default on all new edge filer deployments. This XFS-based next-generation file system makes operations such renaming and disaster recovery faster than the old XFS file system.

**Note**

Currently, the next generation file system does **not** support using the macOS Spotlight feature.

For existing deployments, after upgrading the edge filer, rebooting the edge filer automates the process of preparing the edge filer to use the next generation file system. To enable the next generation file system, contact [CTERA Support](https://www.ctera.com/support/).