Idle Redshift cluster

A Redshift cluster with no active queries or very low utilization still incurring compute charges.

Last updated July 6, 2026

What triggers this finding

A Redshift cluster with no active queries or very low CPU and disk utilization over the lookback window.

Typical fix

Pause the cluster during off-hours, or delete it if analytics workloads no longer need it.

Example savings

Often 100% of compute charges when paused or deleted — typically $100–$1,000+/month for provisioned clusters.

See also: Severity and savings estimates for how Parsivex calculates figures on your report.

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