Merge pull request #305714 from b-ahibbard/cool-access-flex-ga

flex service level cool access ga

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/azure-netapp-files/manage-cool-access.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ services: azure-netapp-files
 author: b-ahibbard
 ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 09/16/2025
+ms.date: 09/17/2025
 ms.author: anfdocs
 ms.custom:
   - build-2025
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ There are several considerations to be aware of when using cool access.
 
 ## Enable cool access 
 
-You must register for cool access with the Premium or Ultra service levels before you can enable it at the capacity pool and volume levels. No registration is required for the Standard service level. 
+You must register for cool access with the Flexible, Premium, or Ultra service levels before you can enable it at the capacity pool and volume levels. No registration is required for the Standard service level. 
 
 ### Register the feature 
 
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ No registration is required to use cool access at the Standard service level.
 
 # [Flexible](#tab/flexible)
 
-Cool access with the Flexible service level is currently in preview. You must register the feature before using it. 
+You must register cool access with the Flexible service level before using it. 
 
 1. Register the feature: 
 

articles/azure-netapp-files/whats-new.md

@@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ Azure NetApp Files is updated regularly. This article provides a summary about t
 
 ## September 2025
 
+* [Flexible service level](manage-cool-access.md?tabs=flexible#register-the-feature) with cool access is now generally available (GA)
+
+    Azure NetApp Files supports cool access for the Flexible service level, enabling you to further optimize performance and cost by automatically tiering infrequently accessed data to lower-cost Azure storage accounts. This enhancement builds on the Flexible service level's ability to decouple storage capacity and throughput, allowing precise resource alignment for diverse workloads while maintaining configured throughput levels—even with cool access enabled. These features help organizations reduce total cost of ownership without compromising performance. This feature is now generally available (GA).
+
 * [Flexible service level](azure-netapp-files-set-up-capacity-pool.md) is now generally available (GA)
 
     The [Flexible service level](azure-netapp-files-service-levels.md#Flexible) allows you to independently configure storage capacity and throughput, optimizing costs by right-sizing according to storage and performance requirements. With separate pricing for capacity and throughput, the Flexible service level prevents overprovisioning and supports up to 640 MiB/second per TiB. This throughput is five times the performance of the Ultra service level, making it ideal for demanding workloads and offering higher throughput for smaller capacity pools and adapting to changing requirements without the need for volume moves.