What do cloudpools enable in PowerScale?

Cloudpools in PowerScale are a feature that facilitates the management of data between on-premises storage systems and cloud environments. They enable users to create policies for data movement based on set criteria, optimizing storage costs and performance. This means that organizations can effectively manage their data lifecycle while deciding which data should be retained locally and which can be offloaded to the cloud for more cost-effective storage solutions.

The ability to set these sophisticated data management policies is a critical advantage, as it allows for dynamic scaling and efficient resource usage. By utilizing cloudpools, companies can ensure that their most important data is immediately accessible, while less frequently accessed data is archived in the cloud.

In contrast, the other options, which mention aspects like increasing local storage, on-premises data management without cloud integration, or hardware upgrades, do not accurately capture the primary function of cloudpools. They focus more on local capabilities or hardware changes rather than the strategic management and optimization of data across storage environments.