On Sun, Jun 15, 2025 at 06:05:52AM +0000, Aaron Friel wrote: > I'm looking to see if I can submit a patch to fix this, but it seems > like the durability bit field for devices may be only 2 bits, is that > right?
That gets you values of 0-3. Why is that not enough? > > --- > > previous thread follows (sorry my mail client doesn't quote everything in the > usual mailing list style. If that's preferable let me know, but it's a chore > to format things correctly using my phone > > --- > > > Hey Kent, > > > > I reported an issue on Reddit with bcachefs, attempting to set durability > > > 1 on an additional device in the pool. Not having the best luck! > > > > https://www.reddit.com/r/bcachefs/comments/1lbpxvs/unable_to_set_durability_on_new_devices_segfault/ > > > > It looks like Fedora 42 is still on 6.14, so maybe this is fixed with > > a kernel bump or a new version of the tools? I hope so - would really > > like to make use of it for a tiered array. > > It's a tools bug. Check if it's still happening with the latest tools, > and if it is I'll have a look. > > Durability needs to be changed via sysfs, we don't have a commandline > tool for setting device options (and I suppose we should, for > consistency). > > Also, reddit's been working out surprisingly well for bug reports, since > it's the place that gets the most engagement from users. Bug tracker is > still good for things that need to be filed so they don't get lost, but > it's been a pleasant surprise :)
