DFS2161I LINK `xxx` STOPPED BY PARTNER.

Explanation

Link xxx was stopped at the request of the other system attached to it. The other system might be shutting down, or the master terminal operator might have entered a /PSTOP LINK command.

System action

Output messages are queued on this link, but none are sent.

Operator response

(master terminal) Issue a /RSTART LINK command to put the link back into operation. The master terminal operator in the other system must do the same before message transfers will begin.