Prevent PCS 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, PCS services are disrupted and multi-Galaxy communication is no longer possible.

To prevent disruptions to PCS services

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

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

3. Select 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. Select the Power Management tab.

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

7. Select OK.

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