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Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:27:51 -0600
From: Robert Hancock <hancockr@shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Fwd: kswapd issues + kernel 2.4.21-32.0.1.ELsmp
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Pedram M wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've seen this around, and have heard about it in forums and else-where,
> could somebody enlighten me with more information or with experiences
> they have had.  Looks like kswapd begins to eat CPU dramatically till the
> box eventually locks up.
> 
> Thanks,
> Pedram

Looks like an old RHEL3 kernel - first off try the latest updated kernel 
which is 2.4.21-47.0.1.EL.

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