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E-WL: WebLogic Failing with "Too Many Open Files" Error when Using F5 Load Balancer with "Fast HTTP Profile" Enabled (Doc ID 1506902.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2025

Applies to:

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools - Version 8.50 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.Symptoms

WebLogic server is frequently running out of file descriptors.  The issue is occurring in an environment where a F5 BigIP load balancer is forwarding requests to the WebLogic server.

When the WebLogic server runs out of file descriptors, the PIA_stderr.log (or NTservice log if using Windows service) is logging message:

 

Cause

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