Peer SDLC Connections Allow Invalid Idle Timeout/Retry Values

ID: Q149597

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SNA Server, versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.11, 2.11 SP1
on the following platforms: NT

SYMPTOMS

SNA Server Admin allows the configuration of Idle Timeout and Idle Retry values outside the valid range for SDLC connections configured as Remote End = Peer System.

RESOLUTION

Use values within the valid range for Idle Timeout and Idle Retry Limit.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SNA Server versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.11, and 2.11.sp1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The valid range for Idle Timeout is 1 (1/10 of a second) through 300. The valid range for Idle Retry Limit is 1 through 255.

SNA Server Admin will report the following errors when invalid Idle Timeout and Retry values are entered for SDLC connections:

Error: 3862

The Idle Timeout is invalid.
The range is from 1 (one-tenth of a second) through 300 (30
seconds). The default is 300 (30 seconds).

Error: 3861

The Idle Retry Limit is invalid
The range is from 1 through 255; The default is 10.

These errors are not reported if the SDLC connection is configured as Remote End = Peer System.

Additional query words: prodsna timers

Keywords : kbnetserv
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1,2.11,2.11 SP1
Platform : WINDOWS
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