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Description of problem: Can't create volumes larger than 16T. Even with xfs. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 13.21.176-1.el6.centos How reproducible: Always. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Create kickstart with volume larger than 16T Actual results: Error showing that maximum possible volume can be 16T Expected results: Volume created and formatted without any problem Additional info: I know that RHEL 6 e2fsprogs doesn't allow to create >16T ext4 partition, but xfs is possible. mkfs.xfs works without any problem on partitions larger than 16T, but Anaconda doesn't allow it anyway.
What is the exact error message you are seeing?
Created attachment 653555 [details] Screenshot from iKVM with anaconda error My line in kickstart: part /mnt/storage --noformat --onpart=sdc1 --fstype xfs --label storage Partition was created in previous installation. It's 65T. Message attached.
Ah, I see. That number was based upon previous discussions about what is the maximum size we can support, but it looks like 100 TB is now the maximum supported size: https://access.redhat.com/knowledge/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6/html/Storage_Administration_Guide/installconfig-fs.html Easy to fix.
BTW, does RHEL7 (I don't believe RHEL6.4) will support ext4 partitions larger than 16T? I know it needs newer e2fsprogs and fsck... And those partitions limits will be larger later?
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Adding qa_ack+, I'm able to reproduce this bug. No special HW is required, it's reproducible in virtual system.
Patch posted to anaconda-patches for review.
Patch pushed to rhel6-branch, commit 3fc54a69c6d3f1b9a5752dd67959b1196c37b66d.
reproduced on HREL6.4 x86_64 Server verified on RHEL6.5-20131009.0 x86_64 Server Also verified, that anaconda creates partition on whole (65T) device when used: part /data --size 1 --grow --asprimary --fstype xfs --ondisk=vdb
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2013-1588.html