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KMEM_CACHE_SHRINK(9) Memory Management in Linux KMEM_CACHE_SHRINK(9)

NAME

kmem_cache_shrink - Shrink a cache.

SYNOPSIS

int kmem_cache_shrink(struct kmem_cache * cachep);

ARGUMENTS

cachep

The cache to shrink.

DESCRIPTION

Releases as many slabs as possible for a cache. To help debugging, a zero exit status indicates all slabs were released.

COPYRIGHT

May 2024 Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6.