This command allows certain mvBase clients the capability to disconnect from the mvBase server with a custom delay, reserving the line for reconnect.
Format
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AUTO-DISCONNECT [(n[-m])] {delay time} {(C |
Parameter(s)
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n |
Number of the process from which you want to log off. |
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n-m |
Specifies a range of processes from which to log off. |
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delay time |
Specifies the number of minutes to reserve the line associated with the process(es). The maximum delay time is 32,767 minutes (approximately 22 days, 18 hours). |
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(C |
If you specify the C (Clear) option, the feature is disabled for the specified process(es). They remain connected when the client is at the Logon Please: prompt. |
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NOTE |
With the current implementation, AUTO-DISCONNECT only allows you to specify one range or lines. It does not support multiple comma-delimited ranges (e.g., 1-5,10-13). |
Description
The delay you define with AUTO-DISCONNECT allows those clients who wish to reserve their connection (line) to do so while logged off. In addition, delayed disconnect makes the license available to other clients, allowing a larger number of users to connect to an mvBase server over a period of time than are licensed.
Restrictions and Considerations
Delayed disconnect compares and contrasts with the Disconnect on Logoff feature in these ways:
With respect to licensing, both features are similar in that they free up a license for use by another client.
Disconnect on Logoff is defined in the Administration Utility (the Ports and Telnet Servers dialog boxes of the Workstation tab), while delayed disconnect is defined and activated with this new TCL command, AUTO-DISCONNECT.
Disconnect on Logoff affects only the process linked to the line connected to a COM port. AUTO-DISCONNECT affects the process regardless of client type.
Disconnect on Logoff overrides AUTO-DISCONNECT, causing an immediate disconnect regardless of the setting of the AUTO-DISCONNECT feature.
These client types may use delayed disconnect:
Telnet clients connected via an mvTelnet server
Terminal clients connected via a COM port
mvTerm clients
Any of these clients may reserve a line in this manner (delay the disconnect) for up to 32,767 minutes, which converts to 22 days, 18 hours, 7 minutes after logoff.
In order to more fully utilize the additional flexibility which this feature allows, the system administrator may want to increase the quantity of mvBase lines and associated processes. This allows a higher quantity of clients to reserve the lines by which they connect.
Using AUTO-DISCONNECT
Perform these steps when you are ready to disconnect a qualified client from the mvBase server:
Run the AUTO-DISCONNECT command line at TCL. See the format and parameter descriptions above for more information.
Press ENTER. The client disconnects at the specified time, reserving the line, and freeing up the license consumed by the client. To resume client connection, connect via normal methods, and the client immediately commences connection on the associated line(s) and process(es) (provided that a license is available for consumption).
Example(s)
This example disconnects line 1 after 10 minutes at the Logon Please: prompt.
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AUTO-DISCONNECT 1 10 |
This example disconnects lines 2 though 4 after 5 minutes at the Logon Please: prompt.
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AUTO-DISCONNECT 2-4 5 |
This example clears the AUTO-DISCONNECT settings for line 1.
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AUTO-DISCONNECT 1 (C |
This example clears the AUTO-DISCONNECT settings for lines 2 through 4.
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AUTO-DISCONNECT 2-4 (C |