Property reference

`glide.hd.payload_multi_page.device_history.mutex_max_spins`

The glide.hd.payload_multi_page.device_history.mutex_max_spins property defines the maximum number of attempts to check the Discovery history before ceasing operations. Admins should review this setting to optimize performance and prevent excessive waiting during database updates.

Default: Not stated
Type: Not stated
Application: Not stated

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property sets the limit on how many times the system checks the availability of the Discovery history database before giving up.
What area does it affect?	Discovery history management
What does the default mean?	No default value is stated in the ServiceNow documentation.
When should you review it?	Review this property when experiencing delays in updating Discovery history.

Property record

Facts stated in the ServiceNow documentation. No out of the box record has been read from an instance yet.

Property name	`glide.hd.payload_multi_page.device_history.mutex_max_spins`
Type	Not stated
Application	Not stated
Default value	Not stated
Description	Not stated

Sources

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Context preview Snippet 1

... • Location: System Properties glide.hd.payload_multi_page.device_history.mutex_spin_wait The time between when we check if the Discovery history database is free. • Type: integer • Default value: 100 ms • Location: System Properties glide.hd.payload_multi_page.device_history.mutex_max_spins The number of times the Discovery history is checked before giving up. © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks ...

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