By default, a scale-out file system has a single primary tier, which is the on-premises storage for the scale-out file system. You can add a cloud service as an additional tier. After a cloud tier is configured, you can move data between the tiers of the scale-out file system as needed. If you want to specify repeatable rules for maintaining data on the tiers, you can set up a policy for the file system.
To add a cloud tier for a scale-out file system
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Prerequisites:
Create a scale-out file system with a minimum size of 10 GB and configure the cloud tier.
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File Systems: Select a scale-out file system.
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Select the Storage tab.
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Configured Policy Rules: Click the plus icon.
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Select what action to take (Data Movement or Data Deletion).
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Selected Policy Rules: Right-click the ellipses and select Add Policy.
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Specify the criteria for moving the files.
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View the Recent Activity panel for the status of the task.