What is Amazon FSx?
Amazon FSx provides fully managed file systems for various workloads. Four variants cover different requirements: FSx for Windows File Server for Windows applications, FSx for Lustre for high-performance computing, FSx for NetApp ONTAP for enterprise features, and FSx for OpenZFS for Linux workloads with high performance.
Core Features
- FSx for Windows File Server: Native SMB protocol, Active Directory integration, Windows permissions
- FSx for Lustre: Sub-millisecond latency, up to 1 TB/s throughput, S3 integration
- FSx for NetApp ONTAP: Snapshots, cloning, multi-protocol (NFS, SMB, iSCSI)
- FSx for OpenZFS: Linux-native, snapshots, cloning, high performance
- Automatic Backups: Daily backups with configurable retention
Typical Use Cases
Windows Applications: FSx for Windows replaces on-premises file servers. Native Active Directory integration enables seamless migration.
High-Performance Computing: FSx for Lustre delivers performance for genomics, simulations, rendering, and ML training. Direct S3 integration for data lakes.
Enterprise Workloads: FSx for NetApp ONTAP offers enterprise features like deduplication, compression, and multi-protocol access for complex requirements.
Benefits
- Fully managed file systems without server administration
- Native protocol support for easy migration
- Scalable performance depending on workload
- Integration with AWS Backup and other services
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with Amazon FSx: selection of the right variant, migration from on-premises file servers, performance optimization, and integration with existing applications.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Which FSx variant do I need?
FSx for Windows for Windows workloads with SMB. FSx for Lustre for HPC and ML with extreme performance. FSx for NetApp ONTAP for enterprise features. FSx for OpenZFS for Linux with high performance.
Can FSx be connected to on-premises?
Yes, all FSx variants are accessible via VPN or Direct Connect. FSx for Windows also supports Active Directory integration with on-premises AD.
How does FSx for Lustre work with S3?
FSx for Lustre can use S3 buckets as a repository. Data is lazy-loaded on first access and can be automatically synchronized back to S3.
What are the performance differences?
FSx for Lustre offers up to 1 TB/s throughput for HPC. FSx for Windows up to 2 GB/s. FSx for NetApp ONTAP and OpenZFS up to 4 GB/s depending on configuration.