Storage space usage and resiliency

Question 1

Can you convert RF3 containers to RF2 if so how

Answer 1

Yes it is possible check KB 4853

Question 2

If i have enough nodes for block FT will it automatically enable block FT or should i manually enabled it

Answer 2

Automatic as block FT works in best effort mode

Question 3

What reasons can container usage fluctuate after AOS upgrade

Answer 3

Can happen for thick provisioned vdisks > 4TB where stargate doesn’t reserve more than 4 TB but curator correctly calculates the reservation and reduces the available storage