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mkdir: cannot create Too many links

 
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mkdir: cannot create Too many links

When creating a subdirectory under a directory I get the error message above. Any clues on how to fix this? Is there a kernel parameter for this? The os is 11.00.
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RolandH
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Re: mkdir: cannot create Too many links

the same discussion is going on here:
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=226854

Roland
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Jeff Schussele
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Re: mkdir: cannot create Too many links

Hi,

See patch PHKL_28117 - most current is PHKL_28185:

http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/patchDocDisplay.do?patchId=PHKL_28185&admit=-1335382922+1064930177846+28353475

HTH,
Jeff

BTW - You work with Brendan? Posted same basic question minutes ago.
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Robert-Jan Goossens
Honored Contributor

Re: mkdir: cannot create Too many links

Hi,

If you are searching for a solution for 11.0 you should take a look at next patch.

http://www4.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/patchDocDisplay.do?patchId=PHKL_28105

Robert-Jan.
Brendan Newport_2
Frequent Advisor

Re: mkdir: cannot create Too many links

Nope VOM Unix SysAdms doesn't work with me.

What's the probability of the same question coming up within minutes?

VOM's is 11.0 apparently.
Global Server Operation
Frequent Advisor

Re: mkdir: cannot create Too many links

The vx_max limit is set at 65534. There are currently 50025 subdirectories under the directory in question. However I do not have none of the patches on the server that are discussed here. Just starting having this problem yesterday when customer attempts to create a subdirectory.

Do I need to install a patch even if the kernel parameter is set at 65534?