Checking disk usage
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How to Check Disk Usage on Your Seedbox
Monitoring your disk usage is essential to ensure your seedbox operates smoothly and avoids disruptions. There are **four main places** where you can check your disk quota and usage on a Pulsed Media seedbox:
- ruTorrent Web UI
- Info Page
- Welcome Page
- Shell (Command Line)
This guide explains each method in detail and how to interpret what you see.
1. ruTorrent – Quick Quota Bar
What is ruTorrent?
ruTorrent is the primary web interface used for managing torrents on your seedbox. It allows you to upload torrents, track download progress, and control settings.
Where to find disk usage:
Look at the **bottom-left corner** of the ruTorrent interface. You’ll see a disk usage bar showing a **percentage** of your current usage.
Tips:
- Hover your mouse over the quota bar to reveal more details:
* **Exact space used** * **Total disk quota** * **Burst limit**, if applicable
Note: The bar may turn red or orange when you approach or exceed your quota.
2. Info Page – Detailed Disk Quota Overview
What is the Info page?
The Info page is a system diagnostics panel provided by Pulsed Media. It gives a **detailed and precise** breakdown of your seedbox’s resources.
What you’ll see:
- **Total disk quota** – Your allocated storage
- **Used space** – Amount currently consumed
- **Burst limit** – Temporary extra space granted beyond your quota
Why use it? Perfect for getting **exact numbers** instead of relying on visual bars.
3. Welcome Page – Snapshot View
Upon logging into your seedbox’s web dashboard, you land on the **Welcome page**.
- Look in the **top-right corner**.
- The rightmost usage bar shows your **current disk usage percentage**.
Use case: This is a convenient **quick check** immediately after login to see if you’re nearing your quota.
4. “Everything's Empty?” – Over Quota Warning
If you notice:
- ruTorrent appears empty
- Your torrents aren’t showing
- Downloads are not working
Then check your disk quota — you may have exceeded your limit.
⚠️ Over quota behavior:
- Interfaces may look “broken” or blank.
- This is a **known behavior** when over quota and will be improved in future PMSS (Pulsed Media Seedbox System) updates.
What to do:
- Check your usage in the Info page or shell to confirm.
- Consider deleting unused files or upgrading your plan if consistently over quota.
5. Shell (SSH) – Advanced Disk Usage Check
If you are comfortable using the command line, you can log into your seedbox via SSH to view detailed disk usage.
Step-by-step:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> ssh yourusername@your.seedbox.hostname cd ~ du -hsc </syntaxhighlight>
- `cd ~` – Navigates to your home directory.
- `du -hsc` – Shows a **summary** of your directory's size in a human-readable format.
You can also check your quota limits with:
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> quota -s </syntaxhighlight>
This displays:
- **Used space**
- **Quota limit**
- **Burst limit** (if enabled)
What is a burst limit?
A burst limit is a **temporary buffer zone** that lets you slightly exceed your disk quota for short periods. It's designed to avoid immediate service disruption, but it's not meant for long-term usage.
Summary Table
| Method | Interface | Info Displayed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruTorrent | Web UI | Visual percentage bar, hover details | Quick glance while managing torrents |
| Info Page | Web UI | Exact numbers (used, quota, burst) | Detailed monitoring |
| Welcome Page | Web UI | Overview bar | Quick check after login |
| Shell (SSH) | Terminal | Manual file size and quota tools | Advanced users, troubleshooting |
