Re: create very large file system

[Mark F <mfaine@knology.net>]

Alexander Zarochentsev wrote:
> On Wednesday 19 July 2006 16:10, Mark F wrote:
>> Suse Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3
>>
>> I've tried to create a large 5TB file system using both reiserfs and
>> ext3 and both have failed.
> 
> how did they fail?
> 
When I create the partition using cfdisk it appeared to be created correctly, now I have discovered that it is not.

I thought the problem was with the mkfs.<filesystem> commands but it looks like it is a bit deeper than that.

>> I end up with only a 1.5TB file system.  Does anyone know why this
>> doesn't work, what to do to fix it?
> 
> you have a single 5TB device? h/w raid, I think ?

Yes, Orion 12S RAID Array.  12x500GB drives

> 
> you might need to convert the partition table to GPT format for 
> supporting 2TB+ partitions.  it can be done by the gnu parted tool.
> 

Thanks, I don't know what GPT format is but I'll try to figure it out, I'm compiling/installing gparted right now.

-Mark

>> Others have suggested that  only XFS or JFS will work.  Is this so?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Mark
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