Backup process stops after "tar: Write checkpoint 6200000"

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin NX
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Hello, Nvidia.

We use Orin NX 16 with original carrierboard and SSD 1TB.

After installation Jetson Linux 36.4.4 and Jetpack we successfully made backup image with amount 8GB files in images folder.

But after installation conteiner with our software we cant make the backup - it stoppes after “tar: Write checkpoint 6200000“ without any changes. Last file in images folder is “nvme0n1p1.tar.zst” 34GB.

Why script cant proccess backup with big NVMe partition ?

Command is same:

/Linux_for_Tegra# sudo ./tools/backup_restore/l4t_backup_restore.sh -e nvme0n1 -b jetson-orin-nano-devkit

Files in images folder:

ls ./tools/backup_restore/
images  l4t_backup_restore.func  l4t_backup_restore.sh  nvbackup_partitions.sh  nvrestore_partitions.sh  README_backup_restore.txt

ls -l ./tools/backup_restore/images/
total 34248004
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root       16896 Dec 15 22:26 nvme0n1_gptbackup.img
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root       20480 Dec 15 22:26 nvme0n1_gptmbr.img
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 35069861476 Dec 15 23:40 nvme0n1p1.tar.zst
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root         262 Dec 15 22:26 nvpartitionmap.txt
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root        4096 Dec 15 22:26 tmp

Full log attached.

[ssh root@172.20.10.209] (2025-12-16_082307) vm-ubuntu-20.log (127.3 KB)

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*** Please note that this reply is generated by LLM automatically ***

The issue you’re experiencing with creating a backup image on your Jetson Orin NX 16GB device seems to be related to the size of the NVMe partition.

After reviewing the provided information, I noticed that the Jetson Orin NX series has different models with varying storage capacities. The 7323 code in the lsusb output corresponds to the Jetson Orin NX (P3767-0000 with 16GB) model. However, you mentioned that you’re using a 1TB SSD, which is not a standard configuration for this device.

The backup script might be failing due to the large size of the NVMe partition. The tar command is used to create the backup image, and it might be running out of memory or encountering other issues when trying to process the large partition.

Here are a few potential solutions you could try:

  1. Check the available disk space: Make sure that the disk space available on the device is sufficient to hold the backup image. You can check the available disk space using the df -h command.
  2. Increase the swap space: If the device is running low on memory, you can try increasing the swap space to provide more memory for the tar command. You can do this by creating a swap file and adding it to the system.
  3. Use a different backup method: Instead of using the tar command, you could try using a different backup method, such as dd or rsync. These commands might be more efficient and able to handle larger partitions.
  4. Split the backup into smaller chunks: If the backup image is too large, you could try splitting it into smaller chunks using the split command. This would allow you to create smaller backup images that are easier to manage.
  5. Check the backup script: Review the backup script to ensure that it’s configured correctly and that there are no errors or issues that could be causing the backup to fail.

In comparison to other Jetson models, the Jetson Orin NX series has a similar architecture and power management features. However, the storage capacity and configuration might vary depending on the specific model and configuration.

Here’s a comparison of the Jetson Orin NX series with other Jetson models:

  • Jetson Orin NX (P3767-0000 with 16GB): This model has a 16GB eMMC storage capacity and is designed for applications that require a smaller storage capacity.
  • Jetson Orin NX (P3767-0001 with 8GB): This model has an 8GB eMMC storage capacity and is designed for applications that require a smaller storage capacity.
  • Jetson AGX Orin (P3701-0000 with 32GB): This model has a 32GB eMMC storage capacity and is designed for applications that require a larger storage capacity.
  • Jetson Orin Nano (P3767-0003 and P3767-0005 with 8GB): This model has an 8GB eMMC storage capacity and is designed for applications that require a smaller storage capacity.

In summary, the issue you’re experiencing with creating a backup image on your Jetson Orin NX 16GB device is likely related to the size of the NVMe partition. You can try the suggested solutions above to resolve the issue.

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  1. Check the available disk space: we have enough disk space n PC where script is running.

  2. Use a different backup method: we use command from scripts manual.

  3. Check the backup script: we use command from scripts manual and with small partition its working well.

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Its working!
Need to wait amount 2 hours at this poit “tar: Write checkpoint 6200000”.
After that backup proccessing normally.

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Thanks

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