Command Reference Guide

Administration Commands
define_tr_dlc, define_ethernet_dlc, define_fddi_dlc
A text string describing the DLC. SNAplus2 uses this string for information only. It is stored in the node
’s
configuration file and returned on the
query_dlc command.
neg_ls_supp
Specifies whether the DLC supports negotiable link stations. You cannot change the negotiable link support
for an existing DLC; this parameter can be specified only when creating a new DLC. Possible values are as
follows:
YES
Negotiable link stations are supported; link stations using this DLC can be primary, secondary, or
negotiable.
NO
Negotiable link stations are not supported; link stations using this DLC must be primary or secondary.
adapter_number
Adapter number used by the DLC.
This is the same as the “Card Instance Number” for the adapter card. To determine this number, run the
lanscan command on the server where the card is installed.
initially_active
Specifies whether this DLC is automatically started when the node is started. Possible values are:
YES
The DLC is automatically started when the node is started.
NO
The DLC is automatically started only if a port or LS that uses it is defined as initially active; otherwise,
it must be manually started.
The following parameter is used only for Ethernet:
lan_type
Type of Ethernet network. Possible values are:
802_3
IEEE 802.3
DIX
DIX
802_3_DIX
Either IEEE 802.3 or DIX
2.59.2 Returned Parameters
No parameters are returned by SNAplus2 when this command executes successfully.
2.59.3 Error Return Codes
If the command cannot be executed, SNAplus2 returns a primary return code to indicate the type of error and a
secondary return code to provide specific details about the reason for unsuccessful execution.
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