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Deleting files doesn't recover used space
This seems a common issue, but none of the published solutions has worked so far. Not exactly a n00b: I've been using Netgear NAS units for almost 10 years.
I recently reorganized a large number of media files to improve performance with a Plex Media Server. (The server runs on an always-on PC on my network.) During the first weekly backup, the backup NAS gave me warnings of decreasing storage. I have deleted several TB of redundant data and all snapshots, but there is no change in the available space. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I recently reorganized a large number of media files to improve performance with a Plex Media Server. (The server runs on an always-on PC on my network.) During the first weekly backup, the backup NAS gave me warnings of decreasing storage. I have deleted several TB of redundant data and all snapshots, but there is no change in the available space. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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If the space still hasn't been reclaimed, then try running a balance from the volume settings wheel.
Hi Doug6392
I can take a look at the logs if you need, to understand what is going on with the space issues. Download the logs zip file from the web admin page: System > Logs > Dowload Logs
Upload the zip file to Google drive, Dropbox or similar and make a link where I can download the log zip file. PM me this link, don't post it publicly here.
Cheers
Thanks to both StephenB and rn_enthusiast for your replies. It appears that time solved the issue: a little more than 12 hours after I posted the message above, the system seems to have realized the space was free. All is now well, and this issue can be marked "solved".
Stay well, everyone.
Good to hear Doug6392 :)
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