---
name: "frm_purged"
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_purged"
---

# frm\_purged(8)

File Residency Manager purge daemon

## NAME

frm\_purged - File Residency Manager purge daemon

## SYNOPSIS

```
frm_purged [options] [parameters]
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **frm\_purged** daemon automatically removes disk resident files based on a set of local rules. It is part of the File Residency Manager software suite. Usage synopsis can be displayed by typing "**frm\_purged -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\_purged** can be found at https://xrootd.org/docs.html

## DIAGNOSTICS

Configuration errors yield an error message and a non-zero exit status. The program never exits upon success. Use the kill command or "/etc/init.d/frm\_purged stop" to terminate the program.

## LICENSE

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

## SUPPORT LEVEL

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