7.2. Managing paging spaces

The following commands are used to manage paging space:

chpsChanges the attributes of a paging space.
lspsDisplays the characteristics of a paging space.
mkpsCreates an additional paging space.
rmpsRemoves an inactive paging space.
swaponActivates a paging space.
swapoffDeactivates one or more paging spaces.

The swapon command is used during early system initialization (/sbin/rc.boot) to activate the initial paging-space device. During a later phase of initialization, when other devices become available, the swapon command is used to activate additional paging spaces so that paging activity occurs across several devices.

Active paging spaces cannot be removed. To remove an active paging space, it must first be made inactive. ...

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