FTAM/9000 Programmer's Guide

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Managing HP FTAM/9000 Connections
Connection Establishment Process
Connection Establishment Process
A typical connection establish and release routine (algorithm) is as
follows. You do not have an option regarding the sequence of these
events, with the exception of step 4. (Refer to Figure 6-1.)
1. Activate ftam_init (using ft_aeactivation()).
2. Establish the connection (using ft_connect()) between ftam_init and
the responder. Note that during the life of the ftam_init, you can
establish and release connections arbitrarily.
3. Use FTAM operations as needed.
4. Release the connection (using ft_rrequest()). Alternatively, you can
use one of the following functions:
• ft_aereset() to release all active connections for that ftam_init.
• ft_abort() used at any time aborts a connection.
5. Deactivate ftam_init (using ft_aedeactivation()).
NOTE This chapter does not explain the parameter structures. For detailed
structure information (parameter settings), refer to the “FTAM Data
Structures” chapter.