(Alpha and Integrity servers) FAST_PATH is a static system
    parameter that enables (1) or disables (0) the Fast Path
    performance features for all Fast Path-capable ports.

    Starting in OpenVMS Version 7.2, FAST_PATH is enabled by default.
    In Versions 7.0 and 7.1, FAST_PATH was disabled by default.

    For additional information, see FAST_PATH_PORTS.