ClamAV - additional settings
Posted: 08 Jul 2026, 17:17
I have noticed that ClamAV can bring my lower powered nas units (-221) to their knees (figuratively) when running scans. This is particularly noticeable on the F5-221 presumably due to the array environment (4 x Traid) and the choice to run 'realtime' protection as well. (Utilising 10GB ram and updated to Tos7 yesterday.)
I am aware that linux provides several mechanisms to permit the limitation of resources, but that complicates the actual implementation outside of the provided app.
Would it be possible to provide settings, within the app, to limit cpu or memory resources, if the user requires it 
I am aware that linux provides several mechanisms to permit the limitation of resources, but that complicates the actual implementation outside of the provided app.