System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1010, IOS XR Releases

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This section provides details about process memory management for Cisco NCS 1010, including context that helps readers use core dump storage concepts, references, and procedures.


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Process memory management refers to the efficient allocation and isolation of memory for individual processes within the modular operating system. Each process runs in its own protected memory space to ensure stability and prevent interference.

  • NCS 1014 has dynamic memory allocation, leveraging segments like code, data, stack, heap, and shared memory for process execution.

Table 1. Feature History Table

Feature Name

Release

Description

Core dump folder limit

Cisco IOS-XR Release 26.1.1

You can now set disk storage limits to 20% to prevent excessive core dumps, and a new folder limit retains up to 20 coreinfo files. The system automatically cleans up every 15 minutes, ensuring efficient use of disk space and preserving resources for critical operations. This process provides better disk management and enhanced system reliability with configurable storage limits and automated cleanup.

CLI:

  • The command exception disk-usage-limit is introduced.

YANG data model:

  • Cisco-IOS-XR-sysadmin-dumper.yang