topic Max open files in Network and Storage Protocols

Max open files

poisse_eric — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:19:19 GMT

Is there anybody who knows the maximum number of open files on a fas3020 ?

We use a PLM software (Smarteam) which stores files on our FAS3020, and we noticed that a user can open more than 400 files ! (just open, but not really used). I'm just a little bit worried, because we have 40 PLM users.

Regards

Re: Max open files

radek_kubka — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:11:14 GMT

Hi & welcome to the forums!

I've never came across a number of open files being an issue & don't think it could give you any trouble.

Have a look at this thread re max files (stored on a filer):

http://communities.netapp.com/message/4605#4605

Regards,

Radek

Re: Max open files

pascalduk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:39:47 GMT

CIFS resource limits:

http://now.netapp.com/NOW/knowledge/docs/ontap/rel732_vs/html/ontap/filesag/GUID-38C0F43B-B9C6-411E-8E48-7CB875BEFDD0.html

But with only 40 users which each have 400 open files should not be a problem at all.

Re: Max open files

poisse_eric — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:32:28 GMT

Thanks a lot !