Fetch Entire Database

The entire SA database may be fetched using the optional SubnAdmGetBulk() operation (for more information, see the description of the ClassPortInfo.CapabilityMask bits in Table 33-4 on page 927). The SubnAdmGetBulk() request MAD has the following characteristics:

  • The AttributeID is not used.

  • The Admin Data Area is set to all zeroes.

  • The AttributeModifier is not used.

  • The End RID is not used.

  • The specification is conflicted regarding the usage of the SA_Key in a Subn AdmGetBulk() operation:

    - On the one hand, the specification states: “If implemented, SubnAdm GetBulk() shall return all records currently held by SA.”

    - On the other hand, it also states: “SubnAdmGetBulk() shall use the SA_Key with the same semantics as SubnAdmGetTable() ...

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