FTP 211 System Status vs 552 Exceeded Storage Allocation
FTP 211 (System Status) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 552 (Exceeded Storage Allocation) is a 5xx Permanent Negative response. 211 indicates that system status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features. In contrast, 552 means that requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
Description
System status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features.
When You See It
After issuing the STAT command without arguments, the server returns its system status and supported features.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the information to understand the server's capabilities and current state.
Description
Requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
When You See It
When uploading a file that would exceed your disk quota or the directory's storage limit configured by the server administrator.
How to Fix
Delete unnecessary files to free up quota, or request a quota increase from the server administrator.
Key Differences
211 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 552 is a 5xx Permanent Negative response.
FTP 211: System status or system help reply. The server provides information about its current status or available features.
FTP 552: Requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
You encounter 211 when after issuing the STAT command without arguments, the server returns its system status and supported features.
You encounter 552 when when uploading a file that would exceed your disk quota or the directory's storage limit configured by the server administrator.
When to Use Which
For 211 (System Status): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use the information to understand the server's capabilities and current state. For 552 (Exceeded Storage Allocation): Delete unnecessary files to free up quota, or request a quota increase from the server administrator.