How do I handle a maxdir-size event

Applies to

• ONTAP 9
• Cloud Volumes ONTAP
• Data ONTAP 8
• Directory size

Answer

There are several ways you can address a maxdir-size event:

1. Create a new directory and place the new files in the new directory where possible
2. Increase the maxdir-size- How to modify the maxdir-size in ONTAP 9?

Note: Regarding file deletion

• If a large number of files have been deleted from a directory, you can reduce the directory space by completing the following steps:

1. Copy the files into a temporary directory
2. Delete the original directory
3. Rename the temporary directory with the original directory name

Note: Only entries for the reduced number of files are created in the directory file, so the directory size becomes smaller.

• If only a few files were deleted or the procedure did not help to decrease the directory file size, increase maxdirsize.  How to modify the maxdir-size in ONTAP 9?

Additional Information

• Does deleting files in a directory cause the directory size to reduce?
• FAQ - ONTAP maximum directory size (maxdir-size)
• What directory structure should I use to avoid maxdir-size issues?
• ONTAP file and directory structure Resolution Guide