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HDLC - High-level Data Link Control
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SDLC modified by ISO
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considered to be compatible with SDLC; the same frame format; does not support loop or hub go-around
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supports full-duplex, synchronous operation
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3 transfer modes:
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Normal Transfer Mode (used also by SDLC) - secondary cannot communicate with primary without permission
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Asynchronous Response Mode (ARM) - can communicate
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Asynchronous Balanced Mode (ABM) - combine node: primary or secondary
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