| This graph shows the number of interrupts and context switches on the system. These are typically high on a busy system. | |||||
| Field | Internal name | Type | Warn | Crit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| interrupts | intr | derive | None | None | Interrupts are events that alter sequence of instructions executed by a processor. They can come from either hardware (exceptions, NMI, IRQ) or software. |
| context switches | ctx | derive | None | None | A context switch occurs when a multitasking operatings system suspends the currently running process, and starts executing another. |