Setting the number of virtual devices

You can enable the Telnet server to automatically configure a set number of virtual devices and controllers using the QAUTOVRT devices system values. You can also limit the number of sign-on attempts allowed. You can specify the number of devices that are automatically started and the maximum number of devices that the system automatically configures. The system configures or creates one device at a time, as needed, up to a specified limit.

1. In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system > Configuration and Service > System Values.

2. In the right pane, right-click Devices and select Properties.

3. On the Devices System Values page, enable Pass-through devices and TELNET and select an option for the automatic configuration of virtual devices. The options are:

   • No maximum number of devices - Allow an unlimited number of devices

   • Maximum number of devices (1-32 500) - Specify a value between 1 and 32 500 for the maximum number of devices that can be configured automatically.

   • Run registered exit program - Call the program registered for the Virtual Device Selection (QIBM_QPA_DEVSEL) exit point when a virtual device needs to be selected or automatically created.

• Automatically configuring virtual devices
  You can enable the Telnet server to automatically configure your virtual devices and controllers using the QAUTOVRT devices system values in iSeries Navigator.

• Creating your own virtual devices
  You can manually create virtual devices and controllers, with custom names or automatically generated names.

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