ADC X21 Switch User Manual


 
ADCP-50-304 • Issue 19 • June 1999 • Section 7: Operation
Page 7-20
© 1999, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
The format for the AL command string parameters is as follows:
AL, <action>, <cardtype> , <startslot> , <endslot>,
<flag>CRLF
The CM issues an error message if any parameter value is not within the specified range of
values. An error message occurs if the startslot value is greater than the endslot value.
Table 7-7 describes the syntax for the command string parameters and defines the software
operations performed when the AL command is executed.
6.23 Request Switching (AB Command)
The AB command switches one or more modules contained in the selected PS chassis. This
command permits the operator to assign an alternate path for circuit operation. The AB
command also establishes the current position of the A/B switch for all selected modules.
The AB command contains a string of parameters that define the module slot(s) selected and the
switch position (action) for the module(s). The AB command string parameters must be in valid
syntax and contain a command flag (# or $) prior to the string terminating characters. If an echo
Note:
Alarm conditions are always reported to a Remote Control Unit (PSR-03) and
terminal.
Table 7-7. Enable/Disable Alarm Stratus Reporting, AL Command String Parameters and Definitions
OPERATION
COMMAND STRING
PARAMETERS DEFINITIONS OR COMMANDS
Enable/Disable
Alarm Status
Reporting
Al, <action>,
<card type>
"'<startslot>,
<endslot> ,<flag>
AL — indicates the following character string is an
alarm enable/disable status command.
<action> — Enable or disable alarm reporting. Where:
0 = disable alarm reporting;
l = enable alarm reporting. No default value.
<cardtype> = 15. Defines card type which must be
AB (15). Default is 15.
startslot> — Indicates first slot (module) in group
selected for alarm action. Range: 0-15. No default.
endslot> - Indicates last slot (module) in group
selected for alarm action. Range 0-15. Default value
is the same value entered for the start slot.
<flag> — command flag. No default.
Where: # = Execute
$ = Echo
followed by CR LF.
Examples: AL,0,1,15,4,8$ Return command (echo) character string to originating
terminal. Enter GO command to execute alarm-status-
reporting command. Disables alarm-status-reporting
for modules 4 through 8.
AL,1 , ,6# Enables alarm-status-reporting for module 6.
Execute command immediately.