From: Eric Sandeen <sandeen@sandeen.net>
To: Justin Piszcz <jpiszcz@lucidpixels.com>
Cc: xfs@oss.sgi.com
Subject: Re: Big filesystem > (4TiB) recommendations (mkfs parameter tuning?)
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:03:01 -0600 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <494EAF05.5020901@sandeen.net> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <alpine.DEB.1.10.0812211551170.24116@p34.internal.lan>
Justin Piszcz wrote:
> Often, on this list, there are issues where there is not enough memory,
> etc, to repair a large filesystem.
>
> If one is going to create a 10-16TiB filesystem (for example), should one
> use the mkfs.xfs defaults, or should there be special tuning for
> filesystems of this size, so they will be less susceptible to failure for
> one reason or another?
>
> Justin.
Memory to repair will depend more on total inodes on the system etc, not
so much the absolute size of the filesystem.
The defaults are defaults for a reason; they are updated when warranted,
and unless you have a specific issue with them, it's best to just stick
with that.
IOW, if best practices warranted different tuning for a generic 10-16TiB
filesystem, then the defaults would need to be updated, rather than
offering hints 'n' tips on mailing lists. :)
-Eric
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2008-12-21 20:53 Big filesystem > (4TiB) recommendations (mkfs parameter tuning?) Justin Piszcz
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