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.
- In System i® Navigator,
select .
- In the right pane, right-click Devices and
select Properties.
- 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.