CONNECT_TIMER
| Required? | Yes |
| Keyword Type | Unsigned number |
| Default | 2 |
| Range | 1–30 |
| Multiples Allowed? | No, only one for each PORT_SDLC_SPECIFIC_DATA parameter |
The CONNECT_TIMER parameter is used with the CONNECT_RETRY_COUNT parameter to allow enough time for the receipt of an exchange identifier (XID) response from the secondary link station. This is needed if the local link station is specified or negotiated as primary. The link activation fails if no XID response is received from the secondary station for the interval (CONNECT_TIMER value times CONNECT_RETRY_COUNT value).
The value is an integer in the range 1–30 seconds.
This parameter is optional. The default is 2 seconds.