File size (4.3.3)

[Janghyegyung]

What is the maximum file size that I can create in AIX 4.3.3?

I know the actual maximum file size is 2G and I need to enable large file for more than 2G. But I cannot create the file than 1G. After I update fsize= -1(default fsize is about 2G) in /etc/security/limits and reboot the server, I can make files more than 2G.. I thought limits file is related to in case when I need more than 2G size files..

What is the truth about maximum file size in 4.3.3??

 

[PSD]

Jan,

You are correct about f/sizes 1GB based on limits defaults. 2GB max. unless the filesystem is large file enabled.

After a reboot if you cannot create a file larger than 2 gigs. then I suggest that the filesystem is not large enabled, use lsfs -q to check, the bf=true flag should be set on the filesystem in question. If it is false it is not large enabled.

Cheers

PSD
IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4.3 Systems Support
IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4 HACMP

 

[ElgisRamon]

You need to create the filesystem BIG FILE ENABLED to support files with than 2G in size. Remember that.
I hope it works...
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