[IPython-User] ipcluster: Too many open files (tcp_listener.cpp:213)

[Fernando Perez]

On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 12:50 AM, MinRK <benjaminrk@gmail.com> wrote:
> I believe there are 3 new FDs per engine in the Hub process (7 with
> --usethreads), and there are various other fds open to start with, so I
> think you should generally be safe starting ulimit / 4 engines.
>

Great, thanks.  That kind of rule of thumb can be very useful for
someone in Jon's situation.

Cheers,

f