AWS DataSync Enhanced mode adds EFS and FSx for Lustre support
AWS DataSync's Enhanced mode now supports Amazon EFS and Amazon FSx for Lustre as source or destination locations, removing previous limitations. This enhancement simplifies large-scale data movement for workloads like AI/ML training and media rendering. The feature is available in all AWS Regions and accessible via the DataSync console.
- →DataSync Enhanced mode supports EFS and FSx for Lustre
- →Simplified workflows for various data-intensive applications
- →Availability and getting started
Features (1) ›
- DataSync Enhanced mode supports EFS and FSx for Lustre
AWS DataSync Enhanced mode now includes support for Amazon EFS and Amazon FSx for Lustre as source or destination locations. This upgrade enables faster, more efficient data transfers for large-scale migrations and high-performance computing workloads.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Simplified workflows for various data-intensive applications
The addition of Enhanced mode for EFS and FSx for Lustre simplifies data transfer workflows for use cases including agentic AI and machine learning training, high-performance computing, genomics processing, and media rendering.
Notes (1) ›
- Availability and getting started
This new capability is available in all AWS Regions where AWS DataSync is offered. Users can access it through the AWS DataSync console or by referring to the AWS DataSync documentation.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-datasync-amazon-efs-fsx-lustre/
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