There is a timeout in the network stack to
catch unresponsive hosts. It is often 1 to 9
minutes in older configurations.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald R Horner [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:31 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: FTP open command
>
>
> You might have to use a TIME= parm on your just card.
>
> Ron Horner
> HP3000 Systems Administrator
> JCPenney Logistics
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> (414) 259-2274
> AIM: hornerrr
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 10:57 AM
> Subject: FTP open command
>
>
> > I have searched the archives and didn't find what I'm looking for.
> >
> > When running FTP is there a way to have the "open" command
> timeout if it
> > doesn't make a connection with a remote site?  I know you
> can set the
> > timeout value once you've established a connection but I'm
> looking to do
> > this before issuing the 'open' command.
> >
> > I've got a job that literally will hang and have to be
> aborted if the open
> > command doesn't complete.
> >
> > Any ideas would be appreciated.
> >
> > Larry A. Barnes
> > Systems Administrator - HP3000
> > Coldwater Creek Inc.
> > Coeur d'Alene, ID
> > > Shop today at Coldwater Creek     http://www.coldwatercreek.com
> > >
> >
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