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Daryl, > I hope this isn't a goose chase, but I'm seeing an increased server load > when running anything newer than 6.6.0 on my primary IDD node > (pircsl4.agron.iastate.edu). Normally, the server runs at a load average > of about 2-3 with rare spikes to 3-4 running GFS relay. > > With 6.6.3, the load average is consistantly above 3-4 and normally around > 6-7 during GFS relay. I noticed this with 6.6.2 as well. > > Any ideas on how to diagnose what is going on? I've been looking at > sysstat output and only see a slight increase in system% time. > > System is a dual Xeon on Redhat Enterprise 4 (2.6.9-42.0.3.ELsmp) > > The actual relay of data doesn't seem to be affected as far as I can tell. > I could just turn up my system monitoring alert to cut down on the load > average emails :) > > thanks and sorry, > daryl I installed 6.6.3 on both a Linux 2.6.17 and Linux 2.6.18 system here. The load average didn't change on the 2.6.17 system but did increase by about 2 on the 2.6.18 system. I'll have to investigate further. Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: VPY-764086 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: On Hold