user_reserve_hint_pct ZFS Parameter

Description

Informs the system about how much memory is reserved for application use, and therefore limits how much memory can be used by the ZFS ARC cache as the cache increases over time.

By means of this parameter, administrators can maintain a large reserve of available free memory for future application demands. The user_reserve_hint_pct parameter is intended to be used in place of the zfs_arc_max Parameter parameter to restrict the growth of the ZFS ARC cache.

Note:

Review Document 1663862.1, Memory Management Between ZFS and Applications in Oracle Solaris 11.x, in My Oracle Support (MOS) for guidance in tuning this parameter.

Data Type

Unsigned Integer (64-bit)

Default

0

If a dedicated system is used to run a set of applications with a known memory footprint, set the parameter to the value of that footprint, such as the sum of the SGA of Oracle database.

To assign a value to the parameter, run the script that is provided in Document 1663862.1 in My Oracle Support (MOS). To make the tuning persistent across reboots, refer to script output for instructions about using ‐p option.

Range

0-99

Units

Percent

Dynamic

Yes

You can adjust the setting of this parameter dynamically on a running system.

When to Change

For upward adjustments, increase the value if the initial value is determined to be insufficient over time for application requirements, or if application demand increases on the system. Perform this adjustment only within a scheduled system maintenance window. After you have changed the value, reboot the system.

For downward adjustments, decrease the value if allowed by application requirements. Make sure to use decrease the value only by small amounts, no greater than 5% at a time.

Commitment Level

Unstable