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LAT Server Parameters Server Configuration
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4.3 LAT Server Parameters
Two groups of LAT parameters can be specified in order for the server to communicate on the net-
work: the server’s identification information (its ident string and name) and network timers. In
addition, a node limit can be set.
4.3.1 Server Identification
Setting these parameters is straightforward. Select a short, unique and descriptive name for the
server, as well as a more descriptive string to be used as the identification string. The name may
contain up to 16 characters and the identification string may contain up to 40 characters.
Figure 4-2: Defining Server Name
In the example above, Define is used to make the changes permanent, and quotes are used around
the strings to preserve lowercase letters, spaces, and punctuation.
NOTE: If you Define parameters, be sure to reboot the server to put them into effect.
4.3.2 Network Timers
The LAT network timers (Circuit, Keepalive, and Multicast) as well as the Retransmit Limit are set
to default values at the factory and are correct for most networks. They should be changed only if
you are sure the change is necessary. If for some reason you need to change one or more of these
parameters, the commands might look like the following:
Figure 4-3: Changing LAT Parameters
4.3.3 Node Limit
The Set/Define Server Node Limit command is used to set the number of remote LAT service
nodes the server will store information for. This can be set in large network environments to keep
RapidPrint 500 network overhead down.
Figure 4-4 displays an example.
Figure 4-4: Setting a Node Limit
Local> DEFINE SERVER NAME “Server_1”
Local> DEFINE SERVER IDENT “Biolab Server: Modem Available”
Local> DEFINE SERVER CIRCUIT 60
Local> DEFINE SERVER RETRANSMIT LIMIT 100
Local> DEFINE SERVER NODE LIMIT 5