.-LANTEST--=--LOCAL------. >>-+------------------------+---------------------------------->< '-LANTEST--=--+--------+-' +-GLOBAL-+ '-LOCAL--'
| statements: | PU (subarea node) |
| dependencies: | none |
Restriction: If you specify MEDIUM=CSMACD (Ethernet) on the associated XCA PORT definition statement, the parameter has no meaning and is ignored.
This parameter allows the user to define how subarea nodes connected
on the token ring will be located. There are two types of TEST commands
sent: LOCAL and GLOBAL. The LOCAL will only flow on the local token
ring. The GLOBAL will flow with a routing information field. This
routing information field has the broadcast bit on, meaning to route
the test into the entire network.
Note: For switched XCA
PU nodes, this parameter might be defined on the PU definition in
the switched major node. For XCA connection network PUs, this parameter
exists under the model major node (DYNTYPE=VN).
- LANTEST=LOCAL
- Specifies that a TEST frame will first be sent out on the LOCAL token ring. If no response is received within the PORT TIMER interval, a GLOBAL TEST frame will be sent. Each time the GLOBAL TEST receives no response within the PORT TIMER interval, another GLOBAL TEST will be sent until the TEST receives a response, or the connection is deactivated.
- LANTEST=GLOBAL
- Specifies that only GLOBAL TEST frames will be used to locate the device. Each time the GLOBAL TEST receives no response within the PORT TIMER interval, another GLOBAL TEST will be sent until the TEST receives a response, or the connection is deactivated.