sendfile_max(5) sendfile_max(5)
Tunable Kernel Parameters
NAME [Toc] [Back]
sendfile_max - maximum number of Buffer Cache Pages used by sendfile
VALUES [Toc] [Back]
Failsafe
0 unlimited
Default [Toc] [Back]
0 unlimited
Allowed values [Toc] [Back]
0 unlimited
Or 1 to 262144
Recommended values [Toc] [Back]
0 unlimited
DESCRIPTION [Toc] [Back]
This variable is used to limit how many Buffer Cache Pages the
sendfile() system call can use. This might be useful in a machine
that has a large sendfile() load but is limited in memory.
Who Is Expected to Change This Tunable?
Anyone.
Restrictions on Changing [Toc] [Back]
Changes to this tunable take effect at the next reboot.
When Should the Value of This Tunable Be Raised?
This tunable might be useful in a machine that has a large sendfile()
load but is limited in memory.
What Are the Side Effects of Raising the Value?
Possible side effects would be slower sendfile() performance.
WARNINGS [Toc] [Back]
All HP-UX kernel tunable parameters are release specific. This
parameter may be removed or have its meaning changed in future
releases of HP-UX.
Installation of optional kernel software, from HP or other vendors,
may cause changes to tunable parameter values. After installation,
some tunable parameters may no longer be at the default or recommended
values. For information about the effects of installation on tunable
values, consult the documentation for the kernel software being
installed. For information about optional kernel software that was
factory installed on your system, see HP-UX Release Notes at
http://docs.hp.com.
Hewlett-Packard Company - 1 - HP-UX 11i Version 2: Sep 2004
sendfile_max(5) sendfile_max(5)
Tunable Kernel Parameters
AUTHOR [Toc] [Back]
sendfile_max was developed by HP.
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