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    Netgate 2100 out of space and won't start gui

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      applesalwaysred
      last edited by applesalwaysred

      Hi, Netgate 2100 wouldn't boot into gui and says disk full (8gig original). Went into boot environment and space was divided between original and clone. I deleted the clone environment (bectl destroy *). Now message is still no space left. Assistance is appreciated.
      netgate 2100.png

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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @applesalwaysred
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        @applesalwaysred what does โ€œdf -hโ€ show?

        Run โ€œdu -hd1 /โ€œ to find the largest directory. Then enter it and repeat.

        Normally deleting a BE would recover quite a bit of space.

        https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/filesystem-usage.html

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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          applesalwaysred @SteveITS
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          @SteveITS All the sub directories except 'run' are 100%

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @applesalwaysred
            last edited by

            @applesalwaysred du shows a size not a percentage.

            Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
            Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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              applesalwaysred @SteveITS
              last edited by applesalwaysred

              @SteveITS Went in / and pulled this
              du output.png

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                SteveITS Galactic Empire @applesalwaysred
                last edited by

                @applesalwaysred OK, so go into /usr and repeat, until you find the directory with the largest usage, then "ls -l" in it.

                Check /cf/conf/backup and you can delete old backup files if present.

                Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
                Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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                  applesalwaysred @SteveITS
                  last edited by

                  @SteveITS Found a large dump file and deleted it (I caused it). Device is now working, thanks!

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                    JonathanLee @applesalwaysred
                    last edited by

                    @applesalwaysred why did it have a dump file?

                    Make sure to upvote

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                      applesalwaysred @JonathanLee
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                      @JonathanLee I ran ups test from the command prompt resulting in php fail which filled the disk.

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                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        Ah a core dump. Those can be pretty big.

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                          applesalwaysred @stephenw10
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                          @stephenw10 The best of times, the worst of times.

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