Preventing ASB Services Disruptions

Windows includes a power management option to place a NIC into sleep mode to save power during periods of low activity. When a NIC is placed into sleep mode, ASB services are disrupted and multi-Galaxy communication is no longer possible.

To prevent ASB Services disruptions

1. On the computer hosting a multi-Galaxy environment, click Start and select Control Panel.

2. Select Device Manager to show the list of installed hardware devices.

3. Click Network Adapters to show a list of installed NICs on the computer.

4. Right-click on a listed NIC and select Properties from the context menu.

5. Click the Power Management tab.

6. Clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option.

7. Click OK.

8. Clear this option for all nodes in your multi-galaxy environment.