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RN516. Volume: System volume root's usage is 81%.
I'm running an RN516 on OS 6.5.1 with 6x 6TB WD RED's. Out of the blue I get a "Volume: System volume root's usage is 81%" error. I'm not running *any* 3rd party apps and only use the unit as a fil...
You need to login to SSH as the root user (the password is set to be the same as the one for the admin user). Then you can see what's filling the root volume whether it be a huge database or log file or something else and you can consider the next steps.
I tried logging in as the root user as well and did the same snooping around looking for large files.
I'm afraid that Monkey See Monkey Do apparantly does not help me here as I was unsuccesful.
I did my best but it seems that after numerous attempts my SSH skills or lack thereof are still hindering me.
I am sincerely and respectfully asking for a knowledgeable helping hand to fix this.
If any Netgear techie could remotely access the NAS and see where the problem is I would be greatly appreciative, also if I could be pointed to how it was fixed so I may learn from it.
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