Setting the number of virtual devices

You can enable the Telnet server to limit the number of automatically configured virtual devices by using the QAUTOVRT devices system value. 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 System i 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.