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NFS uses a structure called a file handle to uniquely identify exported files. When a client requests to access a file, the server constructs a file handle that identifies it. From this point on, this identifier is used in all communications between the server and the client to access that specific file. Some EDA tools especially need 32-bit file handles returned rather than the default 64-bit file handles.
With this setting at its default, some EDA applications may produce an error upon execution.
This tunable is disabled by default.
Enable this tunable for EDA and any other use case that requires this setting. This can be enabled globally, or by each export.
On WebUI, Protocols > UNIX sharing (NFS) > Export Settings > Advanced settings > Return 32-bit file IDs.
Uncheck “Use default” and set to Yes. The default setting is No.
To enable this setting using the CLI, run the following command.
isi nfs settings export modify --return-32bit-file-ids=yes --zone=System
Note: Default export may cause an interruption of service for all NFS clients, requiring them to remount.