Memory allocation settings, Configuring memory allocation settings, Memory allocation – Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v12.3.0 User Manual
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3. Choose one of the following options in the Server IP Configuration list.
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Select a specific IP address. Continue with
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Select localhost. Continue with
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4. Select the return IP address in the Client - Server IP Configuration Return Address list.
When Server IP Configuration is set to All, you can select any available IP address as the
Return Address. If you select a specific IP address, the Return Address field shows the same IP
address and you cannot change it.
5. Click Apply or OK to save your work.
NOTE
Changes take effect after you restart the Management Server.
NOTE
You can only restart the server using the Server Management Console (Start > Programs >
Management_Application_Name 12.X.X > Server Management Console).
6. Click OK on the “changes take effect after “application restart” message.
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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 84
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3. (Enterprise only) In the SAN Network Size list, complete the following steps.
For other editions, the SAN Network size is small. You cannot change the SAN Network size.
a. Select the size of the SAN (small, medium, or large) you want to configure.
Product and port recommended counts change to the new default values when you
change the SAN Network size. Recommended counts are as follows:
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Small SAN — 40 products, 2,000 ports