User Guide

Utilities 189
Utilities Reference
103-000153-001
August 29, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
Common File System Parameters
Common File System Parameters contain parameters that apply to both the
NSS file system and the traditional file system. For a description of file system
parameters, see the following table.
Table 4 Common File System Parameters
Parameter Use to
Maximum Transactions = number Specify how many transactions can occur at the same time.
Supported values: 100 to 10000
Default: 10000
Maximum Concurrent Directory
Cache Writes = number
Specify how many write requests from directory cache buffers are
put in the elevator before the disk head begins a sweep across
the disk.
Supported values: 5 to 500
Default: 75
A high number creates more efficient write requests. A low
number creates more efficient read requests.
Minimum File Delete Wait Time = time Specify how long a deleted file remains salvageable on the
volume.
Supported values: 0 seconds to 7 days
Default: 1 minute 5.9 seconds
Files deleted for less than this minimum aren’t automatically
purged even if the volume is full and users can’t create new files.
Immediate Purge of Deleted Files =
value
Supported values: ON, OFF
Default: OFF
If this parameter is set to ON, all files are purged immediately
when they are deleted.
Compression Daily Check Stop Hour
= number
Specify the hour when you want the file compressor to stop
scanning enabled volumes for files that need to be compressed.
Supported values: 0 to 23
Default: 6
Hours are specified by a 24-hour clock: 0 = midnight; 23 = 11 p.m.
This parameter can be set in the STARTUP.NCF file.