# Buffer Manager

```{eval-rst}
.. automodule:: ccat_data_transfer.buffer_manager
   :members:
   :undoc-members:
   :show-inheritance:
   :special-members: __init__
```

## Overview

The Buffer Manager monitors and manages buffer storage at different sites.

## Key Functions

- {py:meth}`~ccat_data_transfer.buffer_manager.BufferManager.start_monitoring` - Start buffer monitoring
- {py:meth}`~ccat_data_transfer.buffer_manager.BufferManager.stop_monitoring` - Stop buffer monitoring

## Related Documentation

- {doc}`../../philosophy` - System design principles
- {doc}`../../monitoring` - System monitoring and observability
- {doc}`../../concepts` - Core concepts and data model