max Breaker

max

Trips when a single value in the window exceeds a ceiling threshold.

How it works

Enforces a safety ceiling. It is sensitive to every data point; if any single value crosses the threshold, the breaker fires to prevent system overreach.

When to use

  • Critical safety limits (e.g., Memory usage at 95%).
  • Catching extreme latency outliers.
  • Monitoring resource high-water marks.

When not to use

  • Noisy environments where one-off outliers are expected and harmless.

State explanations

closed

No single value has crossed the safety ceiling.

half open

Confirming no further values cross the ceiling.

open

A value was detected above the absolute safety limit.