Re: NUMA API observations

[Paul Jackson]

Manfred wrote:
> What's the largest number of cpus that are supported right now? 256?

Kernels for SGI's SN2 boxes are usually compiled with NR_CPUS == 512.
A quick grep of the default config files shows that is the largest.

> First call sysctl or whatever. If it fails, then glibc can assume 256. 

Yes, one _could_ write code such as that.

Spend a little time looking at what glibc has done so far with these
API's.  You will then doubt that the code you recommend would actually
happen consistently.  Be forewarned - if you are on anti-depressant
medications, make sure your prescription is filled first.

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