Yup, we have

fsize = -1
    cpu = -1
    data = -1
    rss = -1
    stack = -1
    nofiles = -1

for root, ulimit -a gives;

time(seconds)        unlimited
file(blocks)         unlimited
data(kbytes)         unlimited
stack(kbytes)        unlimited
memory(kbytes)       unlimited
coredump(blocks)     2097151
nofiles(descriptors) unlimited


..I have not yet had an opportunity to umount/mount the filesystem (APAR
IY13763); I'll post here if it works or not when I do.

I am also hoping to run the restore to failure, then try restoring a
file using 'syscalls' (or equivalent to truss / tusc) see if that gives
any clues.

Matt.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Which ulimits are you talking about?  Are -all- of them unlimited?

Specifically, have you uncapped -all- of

- memory size
- data segment size
- stack size
- VM size

?  I often find I've uncapped only some of those.

I've also had some problems where I had to reset root's limits, and then
re-log-in, to make those limits effective.  This is especially the case
if you
(for example) are in the habit of running some other shell after you log
in.
We favor BASH..



- Allen S. Rout


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