Set the number of virtual devices

You can read this topic for instructions on configuring the number of virtual devices for the Telnet server and limiting the number of signon attempts allowed.

1. In iSeries Navigator, select your iSeries server > 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 (1-32500) - Specify a value between 1 and 32500 for the maximum number of devices that may 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.

• Automatically configure virtual devices
  You can configure your Telnet server to automatically create virtual devices as needed up to a set maximum.
• Create your own virtual devices
  You can manually create virtual devices, with custom names or automatically generated names.