Description

This article describes the "g_vfs_done():da0s3f[READ(offset=-2048, length=16384)]error = 5" error message that is generated on the console of an SRX and EX devices.

Symptoms

The g_vfs_done():da0s3f[READ(offset=-2048, length=16384)]error = 5

The g_vfs_done():da0s3f[WRITE(offset=-2048, length=16384)]error = 5

Either is this error message is constantly displayed on the console.

Solution

This error message is due to file system corruption. It is a common FreeBSD error.

For EX - To resolve this issue, we need to power cycle to recover from file system corruption  

For SRX - To resolve this issue, format the CF by re-imaging the device via the Loader Prompt. For more information, refer to  Installing Junos OS on SRX Series Devices from the Boot Loader Using a TFTP Server .

Modification History

  • 2020-06-16: Article reviewed for accuracy; no changes required

  • 2021-09-14: Replaced KB11752 [juniper.net] link with documentation link for SRX

  • 05/02/2025 : Updated with EX and a resolution for it