Iam using oracle 9i Suse Linux,I too wonder why it haven't take the path from pfile.Can i modify without bouncing?.If it is possible pls help me.

pfile:
##############################################
#Archives & Standby Destinations
##############################################
log_archive_start=TRUE
log_archive_format = %d_%t_%s.arc
log_archive_dest_1='LOCATION=/mnt/backup/arch/ISPRO20'
log_archive_dest_2='SERVICE=ISPRO20.STANDBY1 MANDATORY LGWR SYNC REOPEN=180'
log_archive_dest_state_1='ENABLE'
log_archive_dest_state_2='ENABLE'
standby_file_management='AUTO'
remote_archive_enable=TRUE

Thanks.