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Create an INMC Link Definition

The procedure for creating an INMC link definition varies, depending on the type of link:

• Simple-mode link
• Rotate and backup
• Preferential

To create a simple-mode link definition

1. From the INMC : Link Definition List, press F4 (Add).

   The INMC : Link Definition Details panel appears.

2. Complete the following fields:

   Destination Link Name

   Specifies the link name that you want to add.

   Limits: 1 to 12 characters

   Transmission Mode

   Specifies the mode of transmission. Enter S (Simple).

   Press F3 (File).

   The definition is saved on the VFS database. The INMC : Link Definition List panel appears, with a message confirming successful addition of the definition.

To create a rotate and backup INMC link definition

1. From the INMC : Link Definition List, press F4 (Add).

   The INMC : Link Definition Details panel appears.

2. Complete the following fields:

   Destination Link Name

   Specifies the link name that you want to add.

   Limits: 1 to 12 characters

   Transmission Mode

   Specifies the mode of transmission. Enter R (Rotate).

   Press F5 (Sessions).

   The INMC : Rotate and Backup Session Details panel appears.

   This panel lets you specify the following details:

   • Number of sessions to open
   • Logmode table entries associated with each of those sessions
   • Information about the session

   Note: For more information, press F1 (Help).

3. Complete the fields for each session required and press F3 (File).

   Note: Define at least two sessions.

   The definition is saved on the VFS database. The INMC : Link Definition List panel appears, accompanied by a message confirming successful addition of the definition.

Create a Preferential INMC Link Definition

To create a preferential INMC link definition

1. From the INMC : Link Definition List, press F4 (Add).

   The INMC : Link Definition Details panel appears.

2. Complete the following fields:

   Destination Link Name

   Specifies the link name that you want to add.

   Limits: 1 to 12 characters

   Transmission Mode

   Specifies the mode of transmission. Enter P(Preferential).

   Press F5 (Sessions).

   The INMC : Preferential Session Details panel appears.

   You can specify the following details:

   • Number of sessions to open
   • Logmode table entries associated with each of those sessions
   • Traffic thresholds where traffic is distributed onto successive sessions.

   Note: For more information, press F1 (Help).

3. Complete the fields for each session required, and press F3 (File).

   Note: Define at least two sessions.

   The definition is saved on the VFS database. The INMC : Link Definition List panel appears, accompanied by a message confirming successful addition of the definition.