fix(model_manager): add Ascend NPU support to free_vram and _has_dedicated_vram - #2194
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Add NPU (Ascend) to free_vram() so its cache is properly freed, and to _has_dedicated_vram() so offloading decisions correctly consider NPU as a dedicated-VRAM device. Follows the existing hasattr(torch, 'xpu') pattern already used in device_caps.py and system.py. The project's device_caps.py already detects NPU — this extends the cache-management path to match.
 No new merge-blocking issue was introduced since the previous review. SummaryAdds Ascend NPU allocator-cache release and dedicated-memory detection to the shared model manager, with mocked accelerator-routing coverage and documentation clarifying the lack of physical-hardware validation. Reviews (3) · Last reviewed commit: "Merge remote-tracking branch 'origin/mai..." |
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Included review availability: Your plan provides up to 10 included reviews per hour; 4 remain after this review. 📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe model manager now clears cached NPU memory and recognizes available NPU devices as dedicated VRAM. Mocked tests, documentation, and the changelog cover the new behavior. ChangesNPU VRAM support
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In `@backend/services/model_manager.py`:
- Around line 3310-3311: Add regression coverage for the NPU branches in the
cache-clearing and dedicated-VRAM detection logic, using mocks for both
available and unavailable torch.npu states. Verify torch.npu.empty_cache() is
invoked only when NPU is available, and preserve coverage for the existing
accelerator paths and behavior when NPU is unavailable.
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Add regression tests for the new NPU behavior.
The Python guideline requires fail-before/pass-after coverage, but this change has no test for torch.npu.empty_cache() or NPU dedicated-VRAM detection. Add mocked available and unavailable NPU cases while preserving the existing accelerator paths.
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In `@backend/services/model_manager.py` around lines 3310 - 3311, Add regression
coverage for the NPU branches in the cache-clearing and dedicated-VRAM detection
logic, using mocks for both available and unavailable torch.npu states. Verify
torch.npu.empty_cache() is invoked only when NPU is available, and preserve
coverage for the existing accelerator paths and behavior when NPU is
unavailable.
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The shared model manager clears Ascend NPU allocator caches and recognizes NPU dedicated VRAM for engine offloading. Existing CUDA, MPS, XPU and CPU routing is preserved.
Validation: mocked available/unavailable NPU and all existing accelerator paths; 30 memory-management and changelog tests passed. The NPU regression fails with the production change removed. No physical Ascend hardware was available; hardware synthesis is not claimed. Current main is merged.
Included in #2191 with contributor history preserved. The combined PR runs full CI before landing and will absorb this PR; do not merge this separately.