What happens when more users attempt to log on to the SMA at capacity?

When the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliance reaches its user capacity, new user connections are halted until current users log off, reducing the active user count. This capacity management prevents the performance degradation that can occur if too many concurrent connections are active at once.

By not allowing new users to connect until there's available capacity, the system maintains a stable and responsive environment for the users already logged in. This approach ensures that existing sessions remain uninterrupted and that the performance for current users is preserved, avoiding potential service outages or slowdowns that could occur if new connections were permitted under full load. This strategy is vital for maintaining control over user access and ensuring optimal operation of the SMA as a whole.