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"cdp": Enable code/data prioritization in L3 cache allocations.
+Info directory
+--------------
+
+The 'info' directory contains information about the enabled
+resources. Each resource has its own subdirectory. The subdirectory
+names reflect the resource names. Each subdirectory contains the
+following files:
+
+"num_closids": The number of CLOSIDs which are valid for this
+ resource. The kernel uses the smallest number of
+ CLOSIDs of all enabled resources as limit.
+
+"cbm_mask": The bitmask which is valid for this resource. This
+ mask is equivalent to 100%.
+
+"min_cbm_bits": The minimum number of consecutive bits which must be
+ set when writing a mask.
+
+
Resource groups
---------------
Resource groups are represented as directories in the resctrl file