AWS Storage Gateway’s FSx File Gateway will no longer be available to new customers after 10/28/24. To use the service, you must sign up prior to that date. Existing customers of FSx File Gateway can continue to use the service normally. For capabilities similar to FSx File Gateway, see our blog.

HAQM FSx File Gateway

Fast, low-latency access on premises to fully managed file shares

Overview

HAQM FSx File Gateway optimizes on-premises access to fully managed, highly reliable file shares in HAQM FSx for Windows File Server. Customers with unstructured or file data, whether from SMB-based group shares, or business applications, may require on-premises access to meet low-latency requirements. HAQM FSx File Gateway helps accelerate your file-based storage migration to the cloud to enable faster performance, improved data protection, and reduced cost.

How it works

How HAQM FSx File Gateway works

Benefits

HAQM FSx File Gateway provides low-latency performance for frequently accessed data. This enables seamless read and write activity when files are shared between their on-premises locations and the cloud.

With HAQM FSx File Gateway, you can seamlessly access the Windows-native SMB capabilities of HAQM FSx for Windows File Server such as NTFS, Active Directory integration, and data deduplication.

With access to HAQM FSx for Windows File Server, you can take advantage of automated, crash-consistent backups, and use AWS Backup for centralized backup and retention.