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

# mpxstats(8)

Multiplexing Monitor Statistics daemon

## NAME

mpxstats - Multiplexing Monitor Statistics daemon

## SYNOPSIS

```
mpxstats [options] -p port
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **mpxstats** daemon multiplexes xrootd and cmsd monitoring data streams into a single sequential format suitable for ingestion by a monitoring agent (e.g. ganglia, MonaLisa, nagios, etc.). Usage synopsis can be displayed by typing "**mpxstats**". Complete HTML documentation can be found at

https://xrootd.web.cern.ch/doc/dev57/xrd\_monitoring.htm

## NOTES

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

## DIAGNOSTICS

Errors yield an error message and a non-zero exit status. The program never exits upon success.  Use the kill command to terminate the program.

## LICENSE

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

## SUPPORT LEVEL

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