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Information Database

The network information utility provides access to a network information file. This file is structured into categories containing useful network information such as codes and their descriptions.

The information in this database can be altered, as required. For information about how to alter the information database, see the online help.

Access the Information Database

To access the information database

1. Enter /CODES at the command prompt.

   The System Support : Messages and Codes Menu appears, showing a list of available categories.

   Note: For information about the options available on the Messages and Codes Menu, press F1 (Help).

Example: Access the Information Database

To find the meaning of the SNA sense code, 800A

1. Enter SE at the command prompt on the Messages and Codes Menu.

   The NETINFO : Browse SNA Sense Codes panel appears.

    ---------------------- NETINFO : Browse SNA Sense Codes -----------------------
       SNA Sense ===>      User sense ===>      Qualifier ===>
   
   
       Short description:
   
   
       Meaning:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
       Additional qualification (if any):
   
   
   
                              ENTER=Next Record
   

2. Enter 800A in the SNA Sense field.

   The information about SNA sense code 800A appears.

    ---------------------- NETINFO : Browse SNA Sense Codes -----------------------
       SNA Sense ===> 800A User sense ===> 0000 Qualifier ===>
   
   
       Short description:
         Too-Long PIU.
   
       Meaning:
         A received PIU exceeded a maximum length or sufficient
         buffering space was not available. It has been truncated by
         the receiving node.