how to set parallel_max_servers without running PQ within out apps

For streams, we need to set parallel_max_servers to > 1.  

I made sure all tables and indexes have parallel set to 1 and then set the above parameter.  

Normal, homegrown queries started running in parallel. How can this happen if the degree is 1 for all objects?  

Is there a way to set parallel_max_servers > 1 for streams, and not have PQ option running on our application objects?    

This is a 2 node RAC, HP-UX system running 10.2.0.3.    

TIA,'     John      

John Fedock

"K" Line America, ISD Department  

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