DF Operation and Utilization Values Don't Reflect Recent File Deletions

You recently deleted files from a file system to reclaim space, but running the df command on the mounted file system doesn't reflect these updates and the command continues to report incorrect usage.

The Console reports a Utilization value for the file system that's incorrect. Running the du command shows the correct usage.

Cause: Snapshots, clones, or both, are present on the file system.

Solution: Snapshots and clones contribute to metered usage. Deleted files are still referenced by snapshots and clones.

1. Check to see if the file system has snapshots. For more information, see Listing Snapshots.
2. To reclaim space, delete snapshots after performing necessary backups.
3. Check to see if the file system has any clones. For more information, see Finding and Listing Clones.
4. To reclaim space, either detach clones or delete the cloned file system.

See Metering and Service Cost and Using DF and DU Commands for more information.