[linux-lvm] error on extending ext3

[linux-lvm] error on extending ext3

[Durnin, Robert]

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I have been looking about for some info on this, but Im quite lost as to whether it is a problem of the lvm or my attempts to extend the partition which is now using it.

I am using Enterprise Linux 4

and have an existing Logical volume (80gb) with an ext3 file system on it. I have recently tried to extend the partition by adding a new physical volume (another 80gb drive) and then adding the volume to the group. According to the lvm (tool) the physical volume is there, and has been added. In fact, the logical volume (when displayed etc) shows itself to be the correct size. However, when I try to run resize2fs I get messages coming back which say it is impossible and even full.

Im sure Im missing something obvious, perhaps someone can give me some pointers, I am not having so much luck with the step-by-steps on the internet (for resizing, the initial setup was fine).

thanks, robert

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Re: [linux-lvm] error on extending ext3

[Bill Ranck]

On Wed, 2005-10-19 at 01:10 +0200, Durnin, Robert wrote:
> 

> the logical volume (when displayed etc) shows itself to be the correct
> size. However, when I try to run resize2fs I get messages coming back
> which say it is impossible and even full.

Have you tried ext2online to grow the filesystem?  I did this with an
ext3 filesystem after adding another physical volume and it worked
great.  Almost scary how easy it worked.

-- 
Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.
540-231-3951

Re: [linux-lvm] error on extending ext3

[BUCHMULLER Norbert]

On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 01:10:10 +0200
"Durnin, Robert" <robert.durnin@bfc.net> wrote:

> itself to be the correct size. However, when I try to run resize2fs I
> get messages coming back which say it is impossible and even full.

Hello!

Can you please send us a copy of the messages (and the exact steps you
made)? (I think that the data you sent was lesser than anyone can help
you.)


norbi

Re: [linux-lvm] error on extending ext3

[Durnin, Robert]

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Wow. That ext2online works without a hitch. Can you tell me what the output means? 

cache direct hits: 604, indirect hits: 5, misses: 8

Are there any consequences to extending in this manor?

Thanks again, Robert

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