I recall a kernel parameter on Unix System V of number of mounted file systems. Max recommended was 8. Larger numbers slowed down inode location and impacted performance. Has Linux solved that bottleneck? Are 20 or 30 mounted efs and cifs file systems on one system OK? -- M Reynolds McClatchey Jr VP Engineering and Inventory Southern Aluminum Finishing Co Inc 404-355-1560 x222 Voice 1581 Huber St NW 404-350-0581 Fax Atlanta GA 30318