| Upstream | Item | LDM 5 | LDM 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection of HEREIS message vs. COMINGSOON message | If product size <= 16 KB, then use HEREIS; otherwise use COMINGSOON | If product size <= configurable, request-dependent limit, then use HEREIS; otherwise use COMINGSOON | |
| Action after sending HEREIS message | Wait for reply | Don't wait for reply | |
| Number and size of BLKDATA messages | As many 16 KB messages as necessary to contain the product | One message containing the entire product | |
| Maximum amount of time between RPC messages | 5 minutes | 30 seconds | |
| Downstream | |||
| Multiple requests to same upstream LDM | Are consolidated into one request, resulting in one connection | Are not consolidated, resulting in multiple connections | |
| Action upon receipt of HEREIS message | If new or duplicate product, then reply with OK message; otherwise, reply with RECLASS message | Don't reply | |
| Reconnection strategy | If nothing in 12 minutes, then reconnect | If nothing in 1 minute, then connect to top-level upstream LDM server and send IS_ALIVE message. Reconnect if and only if reply indicates sending LDM has terminated. |