Re: RH8 cpu load something high

From: Freeride (freeride_at_maillinux.org)
Date: 11/28/03


Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 18:47:38 -0700

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 16:52:33 +0000, YesBalala wrote:

> We have a number of Dell PowerEdges running RH8, and we are monitoring
> the cpu load, and found that from time to time, the cpu load will jump
> up to more than 4 and it will last for around 2 hours (nearly
> everytime). The normal cpu load is around 0.03. During that period,
> there is no runaway process, and in some case when we check, there is
> even no user process running at all. From all the log etc, there is
> completely no indication of what's cause the cpu to go high, and why
> it sudden back to normal. Anyone experience the same? Any idea what
> happen here?

What kernel are you running?

>
> Btw, we have 2 CPUs, but top always comes up with 4. Checked with Dell
> and they said this is normal. Just wonder if this is the cause?

Is this a newer Xeon with Hyper-Threading, because this will show 1
virtual CPU for every physical CPU you have. This could also could be
causing your issue may want to try and disable it in the BIOS for a week
and see if it cures you problem.

>
>
> Bosco



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