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Linux filesystem full but files look small
Distinguish blocks, inodes and deleted-open files.
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Record the filesystem and mount affected. Compare free blocks with inode availability. A large directory on a different mount will not explain the failing filesystem.
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- Locate the mount
- Bound the investigation
- Check hidden allocation causes
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