On Monday 14 March 2011, Pete Kelly wrote:
> Hi
>
> We are using Freeswitch (from git sources) in a production environment to
> handle an IVR system using a simple set of dialplans and lua scripts.
> OpenSIPS 1.6 and mysql are also installed and running as part of the same
> IVR application.
>
> However over time (approx 1 week) the memory usage of Freeswitch increases,
> eventually creeping into swap space forcing us to restart Freeswitch. The
> IVR handles approx 40 concurrent calls constantly, and we have instances of
> the IVR running on a 32bit Etch and 64bit Lenny boxes - both exhibit the
> same issue.
>
> We have also tried the Sangoma freeswitch branch in case that contained any
> fixes, however we see the same issues.
>
> Can anybody advise if this is a known issue with Freeswitch? Is it a memory
> leak or is it possible to limit the amount of memory Freeswitch will use,
> forcing it to garbage collect when it reaches the limit?
>
> Any advice on where to look/debug next would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Pete