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Cloud Parallel File Storage:Quick start

Last Updated:Nov 11, 2025

This topic describes the end-to-end process of creating and using a General-purpose Cloud Parallel File Storage (CPFS) file system to help you get started.

Workflow

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Instructions

The workflow for General-purpose CPFS is as follows:

  1. Activate the CPFS service.

    When you log on to the CPFS console for the first time, follow the on-screen prompts to activate the CPFS service.

  2. Create a file system.

  3. Add a mount target.

  4. Mount and access the file system.

  5. Advanced management.

    Feature

    For more information, see...

    Unmount a mounted file system from a server

    Unmount a file system

    Delete a file system

    Delete a file system

    Enabling data transfer to and from Object Storage Service (OSS)

    Dataflow overview

    Monitor file usage

    Overview

    Back up data in a file system

    Data backup

    Configure Access Control List (ACL) permissions for a file system

    NFSv4-based access control

Getting started examples

Billing methods

General-purpose CPFS uses the pay-as-you-go billing method by default. Resource plans are also supported. The subscription billing method is unavailable for new purchases. However, you can still renew and scale out existing subscription file systems. For more information, see Billing overview.

References

You can manage General-purpose CPFS using APIs and software development kits (SDKs). For more information, see Integration overview.