> Source: [sk180261](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk180261)

# sk180261 - Gaia Clish commands are slow on a VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster Member

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk180261 |
| Date Created | 2022-11-10 |
| Last Modified | 2023-01-02 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * It takes a noticeable time for Gaia Clish commands to complete on a VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster Member.

* CPU Spike Detective ([sk166454](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk166454)) and the output of the "`perf top`" command show that these functions consume the CPU at a high level:

  * `wait_for_OBF_set`
  * `_dl_sort_fini`
* Disabling the CPView history mode resolves the issue.

* Bash commands have no issue.

* CPView might load very slowly.

* There might be CONFD or CPVIEWD core dumps under /var/log/dump/usermode.

* There are many "cpviewd: Destroying the lists of sensors" messages in /var/log/messages.

* Both CPVIEWD and CONFD processes consume \~15%\~ CPU on both members.

## Cause

When the history mode is enabled, the CPView tool runs the Gaia Clish command "`show assets`" repeatedly.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

* [Check Point R81.20](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk173903)

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the most recent version ([Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=435) / [VSX](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=359) / [Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=184) / [Multi-Domain Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=166) / [SmartConsole](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=191)).  

If you do not wish to upgrade, [contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, collect [CPinfo](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk92739) file from the VSX Gateways / VSX Cluster Members involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

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**As an immediate workaround, disable the CPView history mode ([sk101878](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk101878)):**

* On R80.30 and higher:

  `cpview -s off`
* On R80.20 and lower:

  `cpview history off`

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