Use the $T NJEDEF command to modify the specified delay interval for message and command transmission, the range of sign on time between the local and adjacent nodes, and the maximum number of nodes a job or output can cross.

The DELAY=nnn parameter enables JES2 to attempt to remedy a lockout condition by clearing transmission congestion between nodes. It specifies the number of seconds that a message or command will be delayed in any stage of transmission between nodes before the system assumes that a lockout condition exists.

The MAXHOP=nnnn parameter specifies the maximum number of nodes a job or output can cross to reach a destination. JES2 issues the $HASP528 message when a job exceeds this limit. If you receive this message, your MAXHOP value may be set too low or your net may be in a loop.