Line support processor for data transfer system

摘要

Data transfers between remote data sets, data terminals and a main host computer are controlled by a peripheral-controller designated as a Line Support Processor (LSP). The LSP manages a plurality of line adapters, each of which handles a separate data comm line. The LSP includes internal processor means and interface circuit means to effectuate data transfer operations using a variety of protocols and systems both for bit-oriented and byte-oriented data transfers.