Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
The fact that the value is reported as zero is a happy sign that no swapping has
occurred, or is no longer pertinent.
Active
The
Active
memory value represents recently used memory that is not reclaimed, unless
absolutely necessary.
Model B
Model A
Active
45,948 KB
14,336 KB
Inactive
This value represents memory that is not active and is likely to be reclaimed when
memory is needed.
Model B
Model A
Inactive
51,564 KB
18,648 KB
Active(anon)
This value represents memory that is not backed up by a file and is active. Active memory
is not reclaimed unless absolutely necessary.
Model B
Model A
Active(anon)
24,680 KB
5,468 KB
Inactive(anon)
This value represents memory that is not backed up by a file and is not active. Inactive
memory is eligible to be reclaimed if memory is required.
Model B
Model A
Inactive(anon)
820 KB
0 KB
