Communication path field definitions
Sterling Connect:Direct® contains several netmap communication path fields.
This table defines the communication path fields.
| Field | Description | Valid Values |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Path Name | The name of the communication path. This field is required. | A one- to 49-character (alphanumeric) string |
| Protocol | The type of communication protocol. | TCP/IP | APPC | UDT33 |
| Mode | The communication path mode. This field is required. | |
| Adapter Number | Indicates whether the token ring adapter number to be used for this connection is Primary or Alternate. (APPC only.) | Primary | Alternate |
| Remote Address | The token ring address of the remote node. This address consists of hexadecimal digits. Enter all zeros if the local node is the same as the remote node. (APPC only.) | Valid remote node token ring address. |
| Local SNA Network | The SNA network name of the local Sterling Connect:Direct node. This name must match the name of the SNA network to which the local Sterling Connect:Direct node is connected. (APPC only.) | Valid SNA network name |
| LU Name | The name of a local APPC LU configured within Microsoft SNA Server. Required. (APPC only.) | Valid LU alias name |