The buffers available in the VTAM(R) buffer pool are allocated as required. VTAM determines the condition of the buffer pool based on the Expansion Threshold Flag. This flag indicates whether the Buffers Available is less than or equal to the Expansion Threshold. If the Buffers Available is less than or equal to the Expansion Threshold, then this situation triggered.
Monitor the total number of buffers over time. If this number continues to increase over time, then allocate additional base buffers.
Formula: Expansion Threshold Flag == Yes
This is an informational situation. By default, this situation does not start automatically and should be run as needed, not at startup.