Multiprotocol port location codes
The location code for a multiprotocol port is of the format AA-BB-CC-DD where AA-BB indicates
the location code of the multiprotocol adapter card.
The individual fields are interpreted as follows:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| AA | A value of 00 for the AA field
indicates the multiprotocol adapter card is located in the CPU drawer or system
unit, depending on the type of system. |
| BB | The BB field identifies the I/O bus and slot
containing the card. The first digit identifies the I/O bus. It is 0 for
the standard I/O bus and 1 for the optional I/O bus. The
second digit is the slot on the indicated I/O bus that contains the card. |
| CC | The CC field identifies the connector on the
adapter card to which the multiprotocol distribution box is connected. The
value is always 01. |
| DD | The DD field identifies the physical port number
on the multiprotocol distribution box. Possible values are 00, 01, 02,
and 03. |