AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that allows you to connect your on-premises applications and data with cloud storage. It provides various gateway types, including the Amazon S3 File Gateway, which enables you to store and access objects in Amazon S3 using NFS or SMB protocols, while also offering local caching for low-latency access.

The Amazon S3 File Gateway offers several benefits, including native file access through standard protocols like NFS and SMB, which means no changes are needed for existing applications. It ensures secure and compliant storage, provides low-latency access to frequently used data through local caching, and operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, making it a cost-effective solution.

Amazon S3 File Gateway supports data management by allowing you to store files as native S3 objects while preserving metadata. It features a fully managed local cache for efficient data access, automated cache refresh to keep content up-to-date, and optimized data transfers that only send changes, which minimizes network traffic and enhances performance.