Getting Data In

Is there a filesize limit for data inputs?

theocudjoe
New Member

I have a data file of 250mb.
Each time I try and input the data via add data, file or directory, I get object error.
I can preview the first 1.9mb of the file successfully.
I have inputed similar file formats that were smaller sizes before without any issues.
I suspect it maybe the filesize that is causing the problem.
Is there a filesize limit for data inputs? If so what is the filesize limit?
Can the limit be increased to 250mb? If so how?

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sdaniels
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee

See this answer here, hopefully it's helpful.

http://splunk-base.splunk.com/answers/22725/maximum-file-size

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theocudjoe
New Member

Thanks for the response but the filestatus tool did not provide any assistance in determining why the file does not load. any other ideas

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