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Sync Requirements

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Sync Requirements

For synchronous access to Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork you must:

  • Use a modem supporting a line speed between 9600 and 28800 bps. Contact Customer Support for availability in your location.
  • Use the ASCII code set.
  • Use equipment certified by WorldCom as X.25 compatible.
  • Use CCITT X.25 recommendations to provide error-detection throughout the session.
  • Use the following character sequences to terminate communications records and files sent to and received from Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork:
    TerminatorValueASCII Hex Value
    Record<cr>0D
    File<cr><eot>0D04
  • Support multiple send/receive steps in a single session.
  • Monitor and react to the loss of Data Set Ready (DSR) to detect line failure.
  • Send one of the following record formats:
    • One segment per variable-length record
    • Wrapped data (carriage returns sent after a fixed number of characters)
  • Wait 45 seconds for Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork to respond. If Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork does not respond within 45 seconds hang up and restart.
  • Hang up when the session is completed.
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Modified date:
08 December 2018

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