Symptoms

Stored snapshot files decrease even when no new files are created.

Impact

Because the system increments the file count even when no snapshot is created, it deletes older files, causing the number of stored snapshots to drop with each failed merge.

Conditions

If a tmstat merge fails due to a generation change or another error, no new snapshot is created.

Workaround

N/A

Fix Information

The fix ensures merge failures do not increment the file count or trigger cleanup.

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips