Re: PFTMPDIR

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Jim Helman (jimh++at++surreal)
Thu, 09 Nov 95 06:58:25 -0800

> Performer Fatal: pfMalloc() Unable to allocate 1048576 bytes from arena 0x640000
> If using the libpf shared memory arena,
> try using filesystem bigger than (71680.00bytes)
> Use the PFTMPDIR environment variable of pfTmpDir

The error message offers is a bit misleading. It's a shotgun-like
solution that usually works, but doesn't look for answers. When an
amalloc fails, we don't differentiate between the arena having
filled at its default maximum size of 256MB and the arena failing
at some smaller size because swap space or disk space (PFTMPDIR)
has run out.

The fact that only 72K bytes of shared memory were created
indicates a problem at start up. Try setting the notify level to
PFNFY_DEBUUG before pfInitt(), e.g. "setenv PFNFYLEVEL 5" to see
if any diagnostics are printed. Something in the system
configuration or process limits [setrlimt() or limit(1)] is
causing a small arena to be created.

rgds,

-jim helman

jimh++at++surreal.asd.sgi.com
415/933-1151

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