kstat_delete(9F)

NAME

     kstat_delete - remove a kstat from the system

SYNOPSIS

     #include <sys/types.h>
     #include <sys/kstat.h>

     void kstat_delete(kstat_t *ksp);

INTERFACE LEVEL

     Solaris DDI specific (Solaris DDI)

PARAMETERS

     ksp   Pointer to a currently installed kstat(9S) structure.

DESCRIPTION

     kstat_delete() removes ksp from the kstat  chain  and  frees
     all associated system resources.

RETURN VALUES

     None.

CONTEXT

     kstat_delete() can be called from any context.

SEE ALSO

     kstat_create(9F),  kstat_install(9F),  kstat_named_init(9F),
     kstat(9S)

     Writing Device Drivers

NOTES

     When calling kstat_delete(), the driver must not be  holding
     that  kstat's  ks_lock.  Otherwise,  it  may deadlock with a
     kstat reader.