User Manual v12.3.0 Owner's manual

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Software Configuration
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Memory allocation settings
You can configure memory allocation for the client and server to improve performance. You can
trigger switch polling when a state changes or you can poll at intervals when no state change
occurs.
NOTE
SAN size is a consideration in the selection of polling periods.
Configuring memory allocation settings
To configure memory allocation settings, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. Select Memory Allocation in the Category list to set the memory allocation for the server and
client.
The Memory Allocation pane displays (Figure 80).
3. (Enterprise only) In the IP Network Size list, complete the following steps.
For other editions, the IP Network size is medium. You cannot change the IP Network size.
a. Select the size of the IP Network (small, medium, or large) you want to configure.
Product recommended counts change to the new default values when you change the IP
Network size. Recommended counts are as follows:
• Small — 20 products (recommended)
• Medium — 200 products (recommended)
• Large — 5,050 products (recommended)
Memory and asset polling values change to the new default values when you change the
IP Network size. You may increase these values. For default values, refer to step 4 and
step 5.
b. Click OK on the confirmation message.
4. Enter the memory allocation (MB) for the client in the Client Memory Allocation field.
If you enter an invalid value, an error message displays with the minimum value allowed. Click
OK and edit the value again.
The current configured number of megabytes for client memory allocation displays in the
Current Value field. The default minimum number of megabytes for client memory allocation
displays in the Default Minimum field.
For all network sizes, the default minimum Client Heap Size is 950 MB.
NOTE
There is no restriction on the Client Heap Size value. The correct Client Heap Size value should
be given according to the RAM present in the server when it is launched.
NOTE
For a 32-bit server, configuring a value higher than 1024 MB impacts the client launch.