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AWS Backup extends Amazon FSx support to 5 additional AWS Regions and expands cross-Region and cross-account copy to 14 AWS Regions

Published
April 10, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/04/backup-extends-fsx-support/

AWS Backup Expands FSx Support

AWS Backup is extending support for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Amazon FSx for OpenZFS, and Amazon FSx for Lustre with two regional enhancements.

New Regions Supported

  • Backup and Restore: AWS Backup now supports backup and restore of these FSx file systems in 5 additional AWS Regions: Asia Pacific (Malaysia, Taipei, Thailand), Canada West (Calgary), and Mexico (Central).
  • Central Management: You can now centrally manage FSx backup policies, automate backup schedules, and monitor backup activity through AWS Backup in these Regions.

Cross-Region and Cross-Account Copy

  • Regions Supported: AWS Backup now supports cross-Region and cross-account copy of FSx backups in 14 Regions: Africa (Cape Town), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Jakarta, Malaysia, Melbourne, Taipei, Thailand), Canada West (Calgary), Europe (Milan, Spain, Zurich), Israel (Tel Aviv), and Mexico (Central).
  • Copy Capabilities: This capability is available for both on-demand copies and scheduled backup plans with copy rules.
  • Opt-in Regions: In opt-in Regions, you can store FSx backups in AWS Backup logically air-gapped vaults, providing additional defense against inadvertent or malicious deletions and helping you recover from ransomware events.

What to do

  • Configure cross-Region and cross-account copy rules to meet your compliance and business continuity requirements.
  • Visit the AWS Backup feature availability page for more information.

Source: AWS release notes




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