Have a Question?
Print

00870: BLM / Flexlm out of File Descriptors

Title:

BLM / Flexlm out of File Descriptors

Description:

Starting a BBj or PRO/5 session returns various Flexlm errors such as error 97, or messages with a Status 39.  Where the BLM logs (blm.log) shows this message: 

17:29:59 (basis) This license server system can handle no more
17:29:59 (basis) concurrent clients since it is out of file descriptors.
17:29:59 (basis) We recommend splitting your licenses among more
17:29:59 (basis) license server systems and using a license-file list
17:29:59 (basis) so FLEXenabled applications can checkout from more servers.
17:29:59 (basis) Although, more license server systems will improve response.

Resolution:

The maximum number of files that can be opened needs to be increased. 

Each UNIX Operating System will have its own name and place to tune this parameter on most systems, it is set with ulimit -n (file descriptors).

The basisrunlm script has a section for Global variables where you can set the ulimit for this system. Add the ulimit setting only in this section as in the exmple below:

image.png

Restart the BLM with basisrunlm after making this change.

Table of Contents
Scroll to Top