Performance system values: Automatically adjust memory pools and activity levels

Specifies when to automatically adjust memory pools and activity levels. (QPFRADJ)

Automatically adjust memory pools and activity levels, also known as QPFRADJ, is a member of the performance category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify when to automatically adjust memory pools and activity levels. Activity level refers to the maximum number of threads that can compete for memory and processor resources (maximum eligible threads at the same time). To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Performance > Memory Pools
Special authority None
Default value At system restart and periodically after restart selected
Changes take effect Immediately (However, if At system restart is selected, you need to restart the system.)
Lockable No
Special considerations: If At System Restart is selected, no adjustments are made until you restart the iSeries server.

What can I do with this system value?

You may specify when to automatically adjust memory pools and activity levels. If you select to have the system adjust memory pool sizes and activity levels, you can specify that these adjustments occur at system restart (1), periodically after restart (2), or both (3). If you do not select system restart or periodically after restart, no automatic adjustment is done (0).

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the performance system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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System values: Performance overview
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