max_acct_file_size(5)                                 max_acct_file_size(5)
                          Tunable Kernel Parameters



 NAME    [Toc]    [Back]
      max_acct_file_size - defines the maximum accounting file size

 VALUES    [Toc]    [Back]
    Failsafe
      2,560,000 bytes

    Default    [Toc]    [Back]
      2,560,000 bytes

    Allowed values    [Toc]    [Back]
      Between 2,560,000 and 2,147,483,647 bytes.

    Recommended values    [Toc]    [Back]
      2,560,000 bytes

 DESCRIPTION    [Toc]    [Back]
      max_acct_file_size is a dynamic tunable that limits the maximum
      accounting file size.  See acct(2) and acct(4).  If max_acct_file_size
      was set to a value that is not a multiple of the accounting record
      size, the tunable will be rounded up to the next full record silently
      unless the maximum limit is reached.  In this case, the tunable will
      be rounded down to the nearest full record silently.

      The only exception to this rule is when the max_acct_file_size is set
      back to its default value.  The system will accept 2,560,000 without
      rounding up even if it was not a multiple of the accounting record
      size.  This is done to preserve binary compatibility with previous
      releases of HP-UX.

    Who is Expected to Change This Tunable?
      System administrators that wish to allow accounting files to grow
      beyond the default.

    Restrictions on Changing    [Toc]    [Back]
      None.

    When Should the Value of This Tunable Be Raised?
      If there is a need for larger accounting files than the default.

    What Are the Side Effects of Raising the Value?
      Accounting tools that assume accounting files no more than 2.5 MB in
      size might not be able to handle larger files.

    When Should the Value of This Tunable Be Lowered?
      The default value is also the minimum value.  If the value of
      max_acct_file_size was raised it can be lowered again if large
      accounting files were not desired.

    What Are the Side Effects of Lowering the Value?
      None.



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 max_acct_file_size(5)                                 max_acct_file_size(5)
                          Tunable Kernel Parameters



    What Other Tunable Values Should Be Changed at the Same Time?
      None.

 WARNINGS    [Toc]    [Back]
      All HP-UX kernel tunable parameters are release specific.  This
      parameter may be removed or have its meaning changed in future
      releases of HP-UX.

      Installation of optional kernel software, from HP or other vendors,
      may cause changes to tunable parameter values.  After installation,
      some tunable parameters may no longer be at the default or recommended
      values.  For information about the effects of installation on tunable
      values, consult the documentation for the kernel software being
      installed. For information about optional kernel software that was
      factory installed on your system, see HP-UX Release Notes at
      http://docs.hp.com.

 AUTHOR    [Toc]    [Back]
      max_acct_file_size was developed by HP.

 SEE ALSO    [Toc]    [Back]
      acct(2), acct(4), acctsuspend(5), acctresume(5).


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