Kernel-Managed Swap Facility (KMSF) Manual

Kernel-Managed Swap Facility (KMSF) Manual—425824-005
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About This Manual
The Kernel-Managed Swap Facility (KMSF) Manual describes the installation,
configuration, and management of kernel-managed swap (KMS) space. KMS space is
HP’s method of managing virtual memory using swap files controlled by the HP
NonStop operating system. Each processor has at least one KMS file that provides the
swap space needed by its processes. Proper configuration and management of KMS
space is critical to the operation of your system. This manual is primarily written for
those who configure, manage, and monitor KMS space.
This manual describes information about:
How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is organized into the following sections:
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Section 1, Introduction, describes what kernel-managed swap space is, how it
works, characteristics of kernel-managed swap (KMS) files, and the effect of KMS
space on system operations.
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Section 2, Configuring KMSF, gives guidelines to system administrators for
configuring and installing kernel-managed swap space.
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Section 3, Managing KMS Files, describes how to use NSKCOM, the command
interface to KMS space, to monitor your KMS files, and to dynamically alter your
configuration.
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Section 4, NSKCOM Command Reference, describes the NSKCOM commands
available, including complete command syntax and examples of proper usage.
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Section 5, Operator Messages for KMSF, identifies the operator messages
generated by the KMSF. This section includes cause, effect, and recovery
information for each message.
Product Version Supported Releases
HP NonStop operating system H01 H06.03 and later H-series releases
HP NonStop operating system G09 G06.09 and later G-series releases