License Types
The license dictates the maximum storage that can be used.
License | Maximum Storage | Recommended Maximum Number of Users |
|---|---|---|
EV16 | 16TB | 500 |
EV32 | 32TB | 1000 |
EV64 | 64TB | 3000 |
EV128 | 128TB | 5000 |
EV256 | 256TB | 5000 |
The edge filer has a minimum storage requirement of 2TB or 20% of the maximum expected storage utilization, whichever is larger.
CPU and RAM Recommendations
The normal edge filer usage is memory and network intensive and not CPU intensive. The edge filer is installed with 4 vCPUs. Increasing the number of vCPUs allocated for the edge filer should take the usage in to account.
CTERA recommends the following vCPU and RAM minimum requirements:
The number vCPUs is the license number/4. For example, an edge filer with an EV32 license should start with 8 vCPUs.
The amount of RAM is the license number/2. For example, an edge filer with an EV32 license should start with 16GB RAM.
The above are minimum recommendations which should be increased dependent on the specific usage.