3.6.2.4. pfcache purge

Frees up space in the memory and IOPS deduplication cache image. If no options are specified, purges entire cache.

Syntax. 

pfcache purge <cache_dir> [--unused | --size <size> | --expire <date>]

Table 3.54. Options

NameDescription

<cache_dir>

Memory and IOPS deduplication cache image location.

--unused

Remove only files unused at the moment.

--size <size>

Attempt to free size bytes in the memory and IOPS deduplication cache image.

--expire <date>

Remove files accessed before the specified date. A date can be specified in the ISO 8601 format or in the format defined in your system locale, with optional hours, minutes, and seconds. Examples:

  • 05/21/12 [09:50[:33]]
  • 2012-05-21 [09:50[:33]]