AS/400 modes

AS/400 mode descriptions define a number of session characteristics. These characteristics include the:

• Maximum number of sessions.
• Maximum number of conversations.
• Pacing values for request and response units.

By using the mode description as an APPC system object, you can reduce the number of separate configuration definitions. The Rumba+ APPC Configuration tool offers several pre-configured modes. When in doubt, QPCSUPP is the AS/400 default, although #BATCH offers the best compromise in communication performance and cost.