Sun Microsystems SunLink SNA 9.1 PU2.1, Configuration Manual

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Configuring Connections 6-5
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2. Using the right mouse button (MB3), click and hold the server name in
the resource tree and select New
→
SDLC Line from the popup menu. The
screen displays the Create SDLC Line dialog box.
3. Enter the appropriate information in the Basic dialog box and then click
Advanced to display the Advanced dialog box. The following sections
describe the parameters in the Basic and Advanced dialog boxes.
4. To accept the settings, click OK. To exit a dialog box without accepting the
settings, click Cancel. To return to the default settings, click Reset.
6.2.1 Basic SDLC Configuration
Line Name
The name that identifies this SDLC connection. The name can contain up to
eight alphanumeric characters (including @, #, and $). Tabs and spaces are not
allowed. The first character cannot be a number. You must specify the name of
the SDLC connection. The name cannot be the same as any other connection
name.
Comment
A free-form text area that you can use to further qualify and describe the name
or provide additional information.
Device
The Unix pathname for the device-specific file for the SDLC port.
An entry is required in this field. However, if you specify an appropriate
system type, a default device is automatically provided. For more information,
refer to Type in Chapter 4, “Configuring Systems."