[Ocfs2-users] No space left on device

[Brad Plant]

Hi Sunil,

On Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:31:32 -0800
Sunil Mushran <sunil.mushran at oracle.com> wrote:

> Brad Plant wrote:
> > Thanks for the reply Sunil. I read through the 2 links you provided, 
> > but I have a question. The info mentioned modifications to mkfs to 
> > pre-allocate some area for extent stuff. Does this mean that we would 
> > have to create a new FS to fix the problem or will there also be a fix 
> > in the kernel that allows files to be moved on-disk to create some 
> > contiguous free space?
> 
> The fix is in both components. Most users will see the benefit with just
> the kernel change. The mkfs is for added safety.

Ok. Do you intend on submitting this patch for inclusion in previous mainline kernel versions? Or do you think we will be able to patch older kernel versions (2.6.28+) ourself?

> If you attach the stat_sysdir.sh output of your vol to that bz, I will 
> be able
> to confirm that.

Thanks Sunil, I have uploaded the stat_sysdir.sh output for 2 different file systems to the bugzilla item.

Cheers,

Brad