The operation following modes are available for a PowerScale cluster, with or without SmartLock:
- Standard or Normal mode: This mode is the default cluster operational mode if the SmartLock license is not purchased or activated. This mode is not a SmartLock mode.
- SmartLock Enterprise mode: If the SmartLock license is activated, this cluster becomes the SmartLock Enterprise mode cluster. An Enterprise mode cluster permits implementation of Enterprise SmartLock directories and committing data to a WORM state for a specified data retention period.
- SmartLock Compliance mode: If the SmartLock license is activated, the cluster can optionally be put into Compliance mode. In this mode, it is possible to protect data in compliance with the regulations defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule 17a-4(f) by creating SmartLock compliance directories.
Note: The mode of operation is cluster-wide.