/WINDOW=RECEIVE=n /WINDOW=NORECEIVE Sets a management-specified upper bound on the receive window size (that is, the number of out-of-order packets this VC holds in its resequencing cache while awaiting the next in-order packet or packets). You can use this qualifier to override the automatically calculated receive window size. This ensures that the VC has enough buffering to receive the expected maximum number of out- of-order packets. Usage notes: o The window size value n must be an exact power of 2. Never use settings that cause the receive window of a VC to be smaller than the transmit window of the partner node. Otherwise, the partner can send packets that cannot be cached when a packet is lost. This results in unnecessary retransmissions, and might cause channels not to be used because they become "lossy." This leads to the remaining restrictions listed. o Always decrease the receive window size of a VC's partner node before decreasing a VC's receive window size. VSI recommends using SYSMAN to decrease both the local and the remote VC transmit window sizes before increasing the local and remote receive window sizes (as shown in the example). o Always increase the receive window size of a VC's partner node before increasing a VC's transmit window size. VSI recommends using SYSMAN to increase both the local and the remote VC receive window sizes before increasing the local and remote transmit window sizes. o Whenever you enter the SET VC/WINDOW=RECEIVE command, the following sequence of events occurs: 1. The VC's current resequencing cache is emptied. 2. The VC partner node automatically retransmits any discarded packets. 3. As a result of 2, the VC and channel retransmit counts increase. 4. A few messages similar to the following might be displayed, indicating that one or more channels has temporarily become "lossy": %PEA0, Excessive packet losses on LAN Path from EWA to EWC on REMOTE NODE STAR 5. The partner node recovers automatically within a few seconds. o You can use the SCACP> CALCULATE WINDOW_SIZE command to assist you in selecting the size to use for transmit and receive windows.