Stephanie, In 9i the parameter file used is a binary file, spfile.ora. The recycle pool parameter buffer_pool_recycle is deprecated, the new parameter is db_recycle_cache_size so you would check this parameter executing 'show parameter db_recycle_cache_size'. Best Regards On 4/5/06, Pass, Stephanie <Stephanie_Pass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I have a question about buffer pools. I'm working on a 3rd party app, > Oracle 9.2.0.6. I notice that several tables are defined to use the > recycle pool; but the init.ora parameter for buffer_pool_recycle has no > value. > > > > When I look at the tables in x$bh and v$buffer_pools is see that there are > several objects in the recycle pool. > > > > POOL_NAME OBJECT > BLOCKS > > > > RECYCLE AK_EQUIPMENT_MAC_ADDR 1,825 > > > EQUIPMENT > 1,666 > > > > > > My questions are: > > 1. How does oracle decide how big to make the recycle pool when not > initially defined. > > 2. Why are these table placed in the buffer pool since no initial space > allocation was created for the recycle pool. > > > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > -- Domingo Diaz Saenz