Isilon: How to count the number of LINs files and directories in the Isilon File System

Summary: This article explains how to count the number of Logical Inode Numbers (LINs) in the Isilon File System, that is, the LINs in the /ifs directory. A LIN is a unique 64-bit number that is specific to each file and directory in the file system tree. Identifying the number of LINs is one way to identify the number of files and directories. ...

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Procedure

 

Use the lincount job engine to traverse and count the LINs in the /ifs directory:

  1. To start the lincount job engine, run the following command:
      
    isi job start lincount


     
  2. While the lincount job is running, monitor its status by running the following command:
      
    isi job status



     
  3. After the lincount job stops running, you can process its history:
      
    isi job history --job=lincount -v



     
  4. Search the lincount job history for the number of LINs that were traversed:
      
    isi job history --job=lincount -v | grep LINs



    Output similar to the following is displayed:
      
    LINs traversed: 1132

    In this example, the /ifs directory has 1132 LINs, which is the same as 1132 files and directories in the /ifs directory.
     

Affected Products

Isilon

Products

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000020277
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2025
Version:  4
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