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Unable to mount SAM-QFS file system after IP address changed

Updated 30 Apr 2008 Read time 1 min 25 sec(s) (4050 visits).

After changing the IP address of a SAM-QFS server clients are unable to mount the SAM-QFS file systems.

Updated 17 Apr 2008 Read time 1 min 8 sec(s) (3141 visits).

We use the samfsck command to rename a SAM-QFS file system after making the necessary changes in the mcf file.

Updated 13 Jun 2008 Read time 2 min(s) 27 sec(s) (2500 visits).

Whilst it is allowed to repair a mounted SAM-FS file system, you are encouraged to run the command on an unmounted file system.

Updated 14 Jan 2015 Read time 2 min(s) 0 sec(s) (1559 visits).

Renaming a SAM-QFS file system is a two-step process. Firstly edit the mcf file then run samfsck to update the superblock