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-XX:[+|-]ExitOnOutOfMemoryError

This HotSpot option is recognized by Eclipse OpenJ9™. You can use the option to trigger a shut down on VM out-of-memory conditions.

Note: Java™, heap, snap, and system dumps are enabled by default but can be disabled by including -XX:-HeapDumpOnOutOfMemoryError.

Syntax

    -XX:[+|-]ExitOnOutOfMemoryError
Setting Effect Default
-XX:+ExitOnOutOfMemoryError Enable
-XX:-ExitOnOutOfMemoryError Disable yes