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Cannot create %d partitions on the table '%.*s' with clustered index because the maximum number of partitions allowed on a table with clustered index is %d.
By default, Adaptive Server stores a heap table’s data in one doubly linked chain of database pages. Adaptive Server inserts all new rows into the last page of the chain. A transaction holds an exclusive lock on the last page while inserting new rows, which can block other, concurrent transactions from being inserted into the table.
Partitioning creates additional page chains on the table, each with its own last page. This reduces page contention for concurrent inserts, and can also reduce I/O contention if the table is distributed over multiple physical devices.
The partition clause of the alter table command allows you to partition tables with or without a clustered index. However, after partitioning a clustered table, the entire page chain is placed in the first partition.
Error 4951 occurs when you attempt to partition a table with a clustered index, and exceed the maximum allowed partitions.
Re-enter your partition command using a value for number of partitions that does not exceed the specified maximum.
Refer to the Reference Manual: Commands for information about the alter table command.
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