Tcpport

The tcpport option specifies a TCP/IP port address for the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can obtain this address from your administrator.

Supported Clients

This option is valid for all clients.

Options File

Mac OS X operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsLinux operating systemsAIX operating systemsPlace this option in the client system-options file (dsm.sys) within a server stanza. You can set this option on the Communication tab, in the Server Port field in the Preferences editor.

Windows operating systemsPlace this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). You can set this option on the Communication tab, in the Server Port field in the Preferences editor.

Syntax

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramTCPPort port_address

Parameters

port_address
Specifies the TCP/IP port address that is used to communicate with a server. The range of values is 1 through 32767; the default is 1500.

Examples

Options file:
tcpp 1501
Windows operating systemsCommand line:
Windows operating systems-tcpport=1501
Mac OS X operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsLinux operating systemsAIX operating systemsCommand line:
Mac OS X operating systemsOracle Solaris operating systemsLinux operating systemsAIX operating systemsDoes not apply.

Windows operating systemsThis option is valid only on the initial command line. It is not valid in interactive mode.