The regular structure is used for an RSCV consisting of X'0E' control vectors. It is used in search processing.
This route selection control vector (RSCV) is carried in search requests through an APPN network. APPN network nodes send and receive the RSCV.
| Byte | Hex Value | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Header Information for Variable Data | ||
| 0 | Length of this type of variable data | |
| 2 | X'03' | Key value for routing information (RSCV OE) variable data |
| Variable Data | ||
| 3 | RSCV length | |
| 4 | RSCV key = X'2B' | |
| 5 | Maximum hop count: the binary number of the transmission group descriptor or network name. | |
| 6 | Current® hop count: the binary index number of the last transmission group descriptor control vector. | |
| 7-n | Control vectors | |
| X'0E' | Control-point name control vector: one for each control point on the search path | |