The Communications APIs provide the information needed to write user-defined communications applications, programming examples, and debugging information. The Data Stream Translation APIs allow a user-written application program that creates 3270 data streams to run on the an iSeries server using 5250 data streams. The OptiConnect APIs can be used to move user data between two or more systems that are connected by an OptiConnect fiber-optic bus. The TCP/IP Management APIs allow you to retrieve information about your TCP/IP setup and status, and change certain system values related to TCP/IP.
Communications APIs include the following:
For information on user-defined communications support, read the following topics:
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