Tcpnodelay
The tcpnodelay option specifies whether the client disables the delay of sending successive small packets on the network, per transaction.
Change the value from the default of yes only under one of the following conditions:
- You are directed to change the option by IBM® technical support.
- You fully understand the effects of the TCP Nagle algorithm on network transmissions. Setting the option to no enables the Nagle algorithm, which delays sending small successive packets.
Supported Clients
This option is valid for all UNIX and Linux clientst.
This option is valid for all Windows clients.
Options File
Place this option in the client system-options file (dsm.sys) within a server stanza. You can set this option on the Communication tab in the Preferences editor. Select Send transaction to the server immediately.
Place this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). You can set this option on the Communication tab in the Preferences editor. Select Send transaction to the server immediately.
Parameters
- No
- Specifies that the server does not allow successive small packets to be sent immediately over the network. Setting this option to no can degrade performance.
- Yes
- Specifies that the server or client allows successive small packets to be sent immediately over the network. The default is yes.
Examples
- Options file:
- tcpnodelay yes
- Command line:
- Does not apply.