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.