Storage

How Frigate uses the ZFS recording pool, how long footage is kept, and how to monitor and expand capacity.

• How Frigate stores recordings — Container paths, segment layout, and what fills the recording pool.
• Retention policies — Argus 30-day continuous design, fine-tuning, and when to adjust settings.
• Drive health with Cockpit — Routine pool and drive checks (CLI-first; Cockpit ZFS UI when available).
• Adding more storage — Expand the ZFS pool when you need more recording capacity.