RFC 2204 (rfc2204) - Page 1 of 74
ODETTE File Transfer Protocol
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Network Working Group D. Nash
Request for Comments: 2204 ODETTE
Category: Informational September 1997
ODETTE File Transfer Protocol
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does
not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this
memo is unlimited.
Abstract
This memo describes a file transfer protocol to facilitate electronic
data interchange between trading partners.
The protocol, denoted the ODETTE File Transfer Protocol, supports
both direct communication between installations and indirect
communication via a third party clearing centre. It was developed by
the Organisation for Data Exchange by Tele Transmission in Europe to
facilitate communication within the European motor industry and is
presented here to allow for wider use within the Internet community.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 3
1.1 - Background 3
1.2 - Relationship to the original ODETTE Standard 3
1.3 - General Principles 3
1.4 - Structure 4
1.5 - Virtual Files 4
1.6 - Service Description 7
2. Network Service (TCP Transport Service) 7
2.1 - Introduction 7
2.2 - Service Primitives 7
2.3 - Port Assignment 9
3. File Transfer Service 9
3.1 - Model 10
3.2 - Session Setup 11
3.3 - File Transfer 13
3.4 - Session Take Down 16
3.5 - Service State Automata 19
Nash Informational
