2Modem/DSU Commands
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Send Message (snm)
Use the snm command to send messages (up to 40 characters) from the 6800 Series NMS to one or
more COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems. The message can be read at the modem’s front
panel using the modem’s Read Message 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: Help Desk, Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator
Abbreviation: snm
Alternate: smsg
Restrictions: None
Routine: Yes
Schedule: Yes
Related Commands: Change Canned Message (chcm)
Display Canned Message (dscm)
Send Message Input Form
This input form contains the following fields:
Device(s) (Required field)
Enter the device(s) to which the message will be sent. One or more devices may be
specified. Standard addressing format 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.
Message (Required field)
Enter the text message (up to 40 alphanumerics) to be sent.
Send Message Results Form
This results form displays a separate results page for each device specified. Each page lists device
information for the device and a text message indicating whether or not the command was
successfully executed.