Issue
Projects fail to open in PCT. When checking the Diagnostics tab, the "/var/pct" partition is shown as 100% full.
Product Line
EcoStruxure Building Operation
Environment
Building Operation Project Configuration Tool (PCT)
Cause
Accumulation of Server backup files can consume all available disk space in the "/var/pct" partition.
🔍 Note: Starting from PCT version 2.2.1, a warning is displayed when disk usage approaches full capacity.
Resolution
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For PCT version 2.2.1 and later:
- Use the “Free up disc space” command available in the Diagnostics tab to automatically clean up unnecessary files.
- Use the “Free up disc space” command available in the Diagnostics tab to automatically clean up unnecessary files.
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For earlier versions of PCT:
- Manual cleanup is required.
- Please contact Product Support for assistance. Cleanup must be performed by R&D.
Additional Recommendations
- Regularly monitor disk usage via the Diagnostics tab.
- Periodic cleanup old server backups to prevent recurrence.
- Consider upgrading to the latest version of PCT to benefit from built-in disk management tools.
