The syntax of a quota entry in the quotas file is quota_target type[@/vol/dir/qtree_path] disk [files] [threshold] [soft_disk] [soft_files]. Fields are separated by space characters or tabs.
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How the Quota Target field works
The Quota Target field specifies the name of the qtree, group, or user to which this quota is being applied. An asterisk (*) in this field denotes a default quota, which is applied to all members of the type specified in this entry that do not have an explicit quota.
How the Type field works
The Type field specifies the type of entity (qtree, group, or user) to which this quota is being applied. If the type is user or group, this field can optionally restrict the quota to a specific volume, directory, or qtree.
How the Disk field works
The Disk field specifies the maximum amount of disk space that the quota target can use. The value in this field represents a hard limit that cannot be exceeded.
How the Files field works
The Files field specifies the maximum number of files that the quota target can own. This field is optional. The value in this field represents a hard limit that cannot be exceeded.
How the Threshold field works
The Threshold field specifies the disk space threshold. If a write causes the quota target to exceed the threshold, the write still succeeds, but a warning message is logged to the storage system console and an SNMP trap is generated. This field is optional.
How the Soft Disk field works
The Soft Disk field specifies the amount of disk space that the quota target can use before a warning is issued. If the quota target exceeds the soft limit, a warning message is logged to the storage system console and an SNMP trap is generated. This field is optional, and works the same way as the Threshold field.
How the Soft Files field works
The Soft Files field specifies the number of files that the quota target can use before a warning is issued. If the quota target exceeds the soft limit, a warning message is logged to the storage system console and an SNMP trap is generated. This is an optional field.