6100 MPS-B Programming Manual

PREFACE
This manual describes the Multipoint Supervisor-Burroughs (MPS-B)
protocol available for use with the CP6100 I/O process. The
organization and content of the book are as follows:
• Section 1 introduces the 6100 MPS-B protocol module. It
briefly reviews the characteristics and features of the
module. Information about station types, message formats,
error handling, and line configuration is included in this
section.
• Section 2 is a discussion of the 6100 MPS-B protocol module,
its architecture, and some important aspects of its internal
operation.
• Section 3 describes each request an application can make to
6100 MPS-B, with information for using the requests to
accomplish specific tasks.
• Appendix A is a list of file system errors CP6100 returns.
• Appendix B is a 6100 MPS-B programming example.
To prepare yourself to use 6100 MPS-B and this manual, you should
read or review the following documents:
• Communications Management Interface (CMI) Operator’s Guide
• CP6100 I/O Process Programming Manual
• GUARDIAN Operating System Programmer’s Guide (NonStop Systems)
• Lear-Siegler ADM-2 Data Display Terminal Reference Manual
• System Management Manual (NonStop Systems)
• System Procedure Calls Reference Manual (NonStop Systems)
• Transaction Application Language (TAL) Reference Manual
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