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EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 11 Mar 2023, 23:51
by matt_30
I have recently been attempting to repair corruption on my 3 ext4 partitions.

One of the things I have noticed is that these were created without a journal.

Is this how TOS creates ext4 partitions?

I was genuinely surprised to find none of the partitions had journals.

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 12 Mar 2023, 10:18
by TMLyy
{L_BUTTON_AT}matt_30

What is your system version? Can you describe the problem more clearly? It is better to attach a screenshot of the log.

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 13 Mar 2023, 01:01
by matt_30
Apologies I will rephrase my question:

My current system version is 5.1 however, I have had my F4-422 since the 4.x days.

My device has 3 X ext4 partitions.

I have noticed none of them have journaling enabled:

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[matt@TNAS ~]# dumpe2fs /dev/mapper/vg0-lv0 | grep features
dumpe2fs 1.46.5 (30-Dec-2021)
Filesystem features:      ext_attr resize_inode dir_index filetype extent 64bit flex_bg ea_inode sparse_super large_file huge_file uninit_bg dir_nlink extra_isize
[matt@TNAS ~]# dumpe2fs /dev/mapper/vg0-lv1 | grep features
dumpe2fs 1.46.5 (30-Dec-2021)
Filesystem features:      ext_attr resize_inode dir_index filetype extent 64bit flex_bg ea_inode sparse_super large_file huge_file uninit_bg dir_nlink extra_isize
[matt@TNAS ~]# dumpe2fs /dev/mapper/vg0-lv2 | grep features
dumpe2fs 1.46.5 (30-Dec-2021)
Filesystem features:      ext_attr resize_inode dir_index filetype extent 64bit flex_bg ea_inode sparse_super large_file huge_file uninit_bg dir_nlink extra_isize
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Is journaling meant to be turned off by default for a reason?

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 15 Mar 2023, 04:40
by matt_30
Hi @TMLyy

Was this enough Information, or do you need more?

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 15 Mar 2023, 08:17
by TMroy
We will check with our tech team and come back to you soon. Thank you

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 20 Mar 2023, 03:03
by matt_30
Good day,

Do you an update on this?

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 20 Mar 2023, 09:29
by TMroy
Yes, currently journal is disabled, will enable it in the coming releases.

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 25 Mar 2023, 16:12
by matt_30
Hi @TMroy,

Thank you for confirming.

Will this modify existing partitions or, will it only apply to new partitions.

I'm quite keen to get it enabled. I just wish to do it in a supported way.

Kind Regards,
Matt.

Re: EXT4 partitions with no journals

Posted: 25 Mar 2023, 19:19
by TMroy
Just update to 5.1.29, journal can be enabled for the existing file systems.