Overview
While Box REED folders will not be subject to a quota limitation, costs will be associated by the terabyte (TB), so it is beneficial to be able to check your respective folder size.
Details
How do I Check my Current Usage?
- Sign-in to https://purdue.box.com
- Locate the folder, and open it:
- Click on “Details” on the right-hand pane:
- If this is action is taken on the root folder, it will display a count of all of the items in the subfolders, as well as a calculation of total size. In this example, we have 5.6 MB spanning 33 files.
What to Consider When Managing Content
It may be beneficial to migrate content from Box to a long-term storage solution, such as Fortress. For example, data for an older research project that is no longer needed, but needs to be preserved. Anything in the Box recycle bin will count against this usage, so it may be beneficial to visit the recycle bin and consider emptying it, if needed.
I Still Need Assistance; What Are My Options?
Purdue IT can assist if needed. For example, we can help you determine the best place for content if you are uncertain. There are options such as standing up a SharePoint site, or creating a new REED folder to handle research content, etc. If we can be of assistance, please submit an email to it@purdue.edu and we will contact you via the helpdesk. If you find that you are in need of a REED folder for research purposes, please submit an order via this link: https://www.rcac.purdue.edu/purchase.
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