nfs server not responding - NFS server not responding still trying

root@linuxfix:~/nfs_server_not_responding$

nfs server not responding

NFS server not responding still trying

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Check NFS server status

Verify server is accessible:

ping nfs_server

showmount -e nfs_server

rpcinfo -p nfs_server

Restart NFS services

Restart NFS client services:

sudo systemctl restart nfs-client

sudo systemctl restart rpcbind

sudo mount -a

Remount with different options

Try different mount options:

sudo umount /nfs/mount

sudo mount -t nfs -o soft,intr server:/path /mount

sudo mount -t nfs -o vers=3 server:/path /mount

What is nfs server not responding?

The NFS client cannot communicate with the NFS server, causing mounted directories to become unresponsive.

Common scenarios: Network connectivity issues, NFS server down, firewall blocking, or configuration problems.

Common Causes

NFS server is down
Network connectivity problems
Firewall blocking NFS ports
NFS service not running
Export configuration issues

Debugging Tips

cat /proc/mounts | grep nfs

rpcinfo -p

netstat -an | grep :2049

journalctl -u nfs-client

Prevention

Monitor NFS server health
Use soft mount options
Configure proper timeouts
Implement redundant NFS servers

Additional Resources

NFS Configuration Guide

Setting up and troubleshooting NFS

nfs network mount server