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Appendix E – Message Routing and Migration____________________ Boomer-III User Manual & Integrator’s Guide 
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Appendix E - Message Routing and Migration 
This section provides a brief overview to message routing across the 
various releases of DataTAC
®
 
 
systems.  As the developer and user 
communities become more international in scope, successful 
applications will be distinguished by their portability across existing 
DataTAC networks.  
Message Routing 
Three versions of DataTAC systems are in operation worldwide, as 
noted by where they are currently implemented: 
 
DataTAC 4000 systems (North America) 
 
DataTAC 5000 systems (Asia-Pacific and Middle East) 
 
DataTAC 6000 systems (Europe) 
The architectures of the three systems are basically alike. Although 
they support different link layer protocols, the systems the systems 
differ mainly in their message header syntax. 
The distinction between host communications and peer-to-peer 
messaging is also important. Separate DataTAC protocols support each 
of these application models. The primary host communications mode is 
Standard Context Routing (SCR), also known as fleet mode. Another 
application mode is DataTAC Messaging (DM), which handles 
messaging among terminals (subscriber units). 
SCR and DM are the common sets of rules that describe how to format 
message headers on DataTAC systems. Although the header format 
differs slightly among DataTAC 4000, 5000, and 6000 systems, the 
functional concepts of operation are the same. The exact SCR and DM 
syntax for each system is available in their separate Host Application 
Programmer’s Manuals. 
Note: In this section “host” refers to the network fixed host. 
“Terminal” refers to a subscriber device.
 
Network Link Layers 
Before a message can be routed, it must contain a header and be 
wrapped in a link layer protocol supported by the DataTAC network. 
Not all link layer protocols are supported by each DataTAC network. 
The X.25 protocol is common to all three systems and supports both 
PVC and SVC host connection line types. X.25 is a popular choice for 
developers looking for a worldwide connectivity solution. 
Other supported protocols include: 
 
DataTAC 4000 system 
X.25, TCP/IP, LU6.2, leased line, 
   
dial-up, RF-Loopback 
 
DataTAC 5000 system 
X.25, TCP/IP, SLIP 
 
DataTAC 6000 system 
X.25