API function reference

The API functions can be categorized into several major groups by functionality. The following table provides a brief description and a link to each group.

API function type	Description
Configuration	Defines data items and initialize the data definition table.
Data conversion	Converts data from one format to another (between processor data types and application data types).
Driver	Opens and closes drivers.
I/O	Reads solicited data items from processors, writes solicited data items to processors, and processes unsolicited data items.
Low-level packet I/O	Sends packets to processors.
Network	Manages communication sessions with network interfaces.
Unsolicited message	Registers and unregisters unsolicited messages.
Utility	Performs utility operations.

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