Tcpbuffsize

The tcpbuffsize option specifies the size of the internal TCP/IP communication buffer used to transfer data between the client node and server. Although it uses more memory, a larger buffer can improve communication performance.

AIX operating systemsHP-UX operating systemsLinux operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsMac OS X operating systemsWindows operating systems

Supported Clients

This option is valid for all clients.

Options File

AIX operating systemsHP-UX operating systemsLinux operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsMac OS X operating systemsPlace this option in the dsm.sys file within a server stanza. You can set this option on the Communication tab, in the Buffer Size field in the Preferences editor.

Windows operating systemsPlace this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). You can set this option on the Communication tab, in the Buffer Size field in the Preferences editor.

Syntax

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>>-TCPBuffsize-- --size----------------------------------------><

Parameters

size
Specifies the size, in kilobytes, that you want to use for the internal TCP/IP communication buffer. The range of values is 1 through 512; the default is 32.

Depending on the operating system communication settings, your system might not accept all values in the range of 1 through 512.

Examples

Options file:
tcpb 32
Command line:
-tcpbuffsize=32    

This option is valid only on the initial command line. It is not valid in interactive mode.