---
name: "frm_admin"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "xrootd"
version: "6.1.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/frm_admin"
---

# frm\_admin(8)

administer file residency parameters

## NAME

frm\_admin - administer file residency parameters

## SYNOPSIS

```
frm_admin [options] [command [cmdopts]]
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **frm\_admin** utility displays and alters data server space attributes associated with file residency. These attributes are used by the **frm\_purged**, **frm\_xfrd**, and **xrootd** daemons to manage file residency. Usage synopsis can be displayed by typing "**frm\_admin -h**". Complete HTML documentation can be found at

https://xrootd.web.cern.ch/doc/dev50/frm\_config.htm

## NOTES

Documentation for all components associated with **frm\_admin** can be found at https://xrootd.org/docs.html

## DIAGNOSTICS

Configuration errors yield an error message and a non-zero exit status.

## LICENSE

License terms can be displayed by typing "**xrootd -H**".

## SUPPORT LEVEL

The **frm\_admin** command is supported by the xrootd collaboration. Contact information can be found at\
 https://xrootd.org/contact.html