Device States Status

Valid states for the status of the channel processor are:

Starting

The operator has executed a START command to the device. TCP/IP has sent an Activation request to the data link control layer (DLC).

Sent Setup

DLC has acknowledged TCP/IP’s Activation request. TCP/IP has requested that DLC perform the initial I/O sequence with the device.

Connecting

DLC has accepted the Initial Sequence request.

Connecting2

Control connection for a CLAW device has been established.

Negotiating

Initial I/O sequence with the device is complete. TCP/IP is performing additional link-layer initialization.

Ready

Initialization sequence with the device is complete. Device is ready for operation (use).

Sent Clear

Operator has executed a STOP command to the device. TCP/IP has sent a Deactivation request to the DLC.

Deactivated

DLC has performed the first stage of an orderly device deactivation.

Not Active

Device is unavailable. It has never been started or has been stopped.