Subject: DLSw Version 2

From: "Steve Klein (254-5623)" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 95 10:56:08 EST

It's time to get going on DLSw Version 2.  I am interested in any ideas
for Connect RIGlet topics of discussion for Version 2.  Let's get them
out now so we can make some progress on the network before the next AIW.

One thing I would like to get rolling is a HALT reason code for the
HALT_DL and HALT_DL_NOACK messages.  This could be very beneficial
in problem determination when the DLSw partners are from different
vendors.

My vision of this function is to allow data to flow on the HALT_DL
and HALT_DL_NOACK messages.  The HALT reason code could be one, two, or
four byte data field or we could create a GDS variable and package the
reason code in GDS.  Any opinions?

We also have to come up with a structure for the reason code.  It would
be nice to have some standard reason codes that all vendors agree on
that fit most situations.  We will probably have to allow a range of
vendor specific codes that apply to situations that don't fit
one of the standard codes.  Any opinions?

Steve