3TB partition support in Linux

Making a 3TB disk usable in Linux with a GPT label under parted and ext4 with 1% reservation, plus the HP array controller catch.

31 July, 2012 1 min read 40 words

Make a GPT partition:

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parted /dev/sda
mklabel gpt
unit TB
mkpart primary 0 -0
quit

Format with 1% root reservation:

mkfs.ext4 -m1 /dev/sda1

Note: HP Array controller may require firmware update for 3TB disk support.

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