[KLUG Members] Having a problem configuring a filesystem larger than 2T

[Bruce Smith]

>>> I'm using RHEL4 ES U2 and am having a problem setting up a
>>> filesystem larger
>>> than 2TB. I'm using a 3ware 9550SX, 12 port raid controller with 8
>>> x 500GB
>>> drives. The drivers work and the install goes fine. I can create  
>>> a 1TB
>>> filesystem, but I need the remaining 3TB+ in a single filesystem. I
>>> haven't
>>> been able to find any HOWTOs or FAQs that address configuring a
>>> filesystem over
>>> 2TB.
>>
>> Maybe you're using a filesystem type that has a limit of 2TB?  (you
>> didn't say!)
>> Try formatting using a different filesystem.
>>
>>   - BS
>
> Thanks for reply. I am using ext3 file system.

I believe ext3 has a limit of 2TB.  Try XFS (or something else).

  - BS