CIRCUITS

Parameter type	Integer
Default value	Derived: If you are using shared server architecture, then the value of SESSIONS If you are not using the shared server architecture, then the value is 0
Parameter class	Static

CIRCUITS specifies the total number of virtual circuits that are available for inbound and outbound network sessions. It is one of several parameters that contribute to the total SGA requirements of an instance.

See Also: Oracle9i Database Concepts for more information on memory structures and processes "DB_BLOCK_BUFFERS" and "TRANSACTIONS", which also contribute to SGA requirements