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What is the relationship between maxdir-size and inodes?

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ONTAP 9

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  • Maxdir-size:
    • Defines the maximum number of entries (files and subdirectories) that can be stored in a single directory.
    • Increasing maxdir-size allows more entries in a single directory.
  • Inodes:
    • Represent the total number of files and directories that can be created in the file system.
    • Each file and directory consumes one inode.
    • Increasing maxdir-size does not increase the total number of inodes available in the file system.
  • Relationship:
    • While maxdir-size controls the number of entries in a directory, it does not affect the total number of inodes.
    • More entries in a directory require corresponding inodes, but maxdir-size and inodes are managed independently.

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