dax_kmem_cleanup_resources(9)
π dax_kmem_cleanup_resources(9) π
okay so bestie, welcome to the Kernel API Manual β yes that's the manual name, and yes this page lives in it, slay. we're talking about a kernel function today, so grab your emotional support iced coffee π and let's get into it.
β¨ NAME β¨
dax_kmem_cleanup_resources β literally just remove the dax memory resources. that's the whole vibe. it cleans up. it removes. iconic behaviour, no notes π
πΈ SYNOPSIS πΈ
void dax_kmem_cleanup_resources (struct dev_dax *dev_dax , struct
dax_kmem_data *data );
notice the void? she gives nothing back. she just does the thing and leaves. main character energy fr fr π
π¦ ARGUMENTS π¦
dev_daxβ thedev_daxinstance. that's your actual dax device hangout spot, the one being cared for.dataβ thedax_kmem_datastructure with resource tracking. this is the one keeping receipts π β it's tracking the resources so this cleanup knows exactly what's what.
π DESCRIPTION π
so here's the tea: this function removes all resources in the dev_dax region. like, all of them. every single resource in that region gets shown the door πͺβ¨
it's giving deep-clean-Sunday. you call it, it tidies up the whole region, and then it's done. no return value, no drama, just a clean region and a peaceful kernel. we love a low-maintenance function π«Ά
π SEE ALSO π
- Kernel file
./drivers/dax/kmem.cβ that's where the magic lives, go read the source bestie π dax_kmem_do_hotplug(9)dax_kmem_init_resources(9)dax_kmem_do_hotremove(9)
like the whole friend group, honestly. they all hang out in the same file π§
π quick reminder: this is a kernel function, so she operates on real resources in a real region. treat her with the respect she deserves β no cap.
so yeah, that's the page! this little beauty comes to you straight out of ./drivers/dax, dated October 2026, and it's part of the Kernel API Manual π. hope that all made sense bestie, love you, bye!! ππβ¨
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