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TIMEOUT

Specifies in seconds the maximum duration of time that CA XCOM Data Transport waits for a VTAM or TCP/IP response before aborting a session with a partner.

0 to 99999

Specifies in seconds the length of time that CA XCOM Data Transport is to wait for a VTAM or TCP/IP response.

Default: 600 (seconds)

Notes:

• For direct (TYPE=EXECUTE) transfer requests, session establishment will be tried until the limit is reached. For CA XCOM Data Transport server requests, if the TIMEOUT limit is reached during an active transfer, the transfer will be aborted and placed into VTAM error status.
• For a TCP/IP transfer, the TIMEOUT parameter will determine how long to wait for a connection to a remote IP node.
• If the TIMEOUT limit is reached during SNA session establishment, the pending session will be aborted. Also, any transfers relating to the failing LU will be placed into error status for the duration specified by the error interval (see the ERRINTV parameter).
• Proper use of TIMEOUT ensures that CA XCOM Data Transport does not hang indefinitely, waiting for a VTAM or TCP/IP response. This is particularly important in the TSO/ISPF environment, where XCOMJOB is invoked for operator functions or transfer requests.