PAD Support

On MPE V computers, PAD support is provided over the NS X.25 3000/V Link product, which must be purchased and configured on systems to which PAD access is required. On MPE/iX systems, PAD support is provided through the DTC/X.25 Network Access card which is mounted in the DTC. Access through a private or public PAD is available through the DTC to any MPE/iX computer on the LAN to which that DTC is connected (within configured security limitations).

PAD Programming Considerations

Programmatically, PAD support on MPE/iX is nearly identical to PAD support on MPE V. The only difference is with the FCONTROL37 intrinsic. On MPE V, the FCONTROL intrinsic has no effect. On MPE/iX, calling the intrinsic will cause the terminal type setting to be changed, but will have no impact on how the device actually operates.