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Connect Request

Direction

Layer 3 -> MTP 2

Description

The CONNECT REQUEST message causes MTP 2 to bring up the associated link and start alignment procedures. The application must send a connect request and wait for a connect confirmation from MTP 2 for each link before data may be sent over the link.

Format

Service Provider ID MTP 2's reference number for this link on this TX board; must be 0-15.

Status The requested connection mode; possible values are:

   
   0  Connect level 1 only
   1  Connect level 2 with emergency status
   2  Connect level 2 with normal status
   3  Connect levels 1 & 2 with emergency
      status
   4  Connect levels 1 &  2 with normal
      status
   5  Power on start only
   6  Send a start after a power on

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