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Hi, Does anyone have a guide/instructions to change the Block Size on a Linux disk from 4096 bytes to 1mb or more?? Many thanks Pete...
  1. 11-24-2010 #1
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    Change the HD Block Size

    Hi,

    Does anyone have a guide/instructions to change the Block Size on a Linux disk from 4096 bytes to 1mb or more??

    Many thanks

    Pete
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    1) the larger the block the fewer the files.
    2) I doubt you can change it in a reliable fashion. You nee to di it before the install.
    3) if you try it back up your data
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    isn't the block size limited to 4k?
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