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2Modem/DSU Commands
2-1096800-A2-GB31-20 January 1997
Dial Standby (ds)
(Disruptive)
Use the ds command to switch the primary data path from the backup facility to the private (APL
or DDS) facility for COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems and COMSPHERE 3600 Series
DSUs.
The backup facility connection is not disconnected by this command, but is held on standby. The
backup facility is disconnected through use of the Standby Facility (sf) command or the Dial (dial)
command.
For most commands, NMS enables you to specify the destination for the command’s results and
schedule its execution. If the last page of the input form cannot accommodate the Destination for
results and Schedule execution fields, an additional page is provided. For a complete description
of these fields, refer to Chapter 1, Introduction.
Access Level: Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator
Abbreviation: ds
Restrictions: The NMS sends the Dial Standby (ds) command only to the selected
device. Whether both devices on the dial connection transfer from dial line
to dial standby depends, in part, on how they are strapped. Please refer to
the individual device user guides for detailed information on dial
connection transition.
Routine: Yes
Schedule: Yes
Related Commands: Dial Mode (dm)
Dial (dial)
Standby Facility (sf)
Dial Standby Input Form
This input form contains the following field:
Device(s) (Required field)
Enter the device(s) whose primary data paths are to be switched. One or more devices
may be specified. Standard addressing applies to the input. For information on device
addressing, refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management
System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.
Dial Standby Results Form
The results form lists device information for each device specified by the user and indicates for
each device whether or not the command was successfully executed.