MAX Administration Guide
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Machine Interface Format (MIF)
Machine Interface Format (MIF) is a language specific to Lucent Technologies that provides
an alternative configuration interface for MAX units. Use a command line or write a MIF
program that sets the MAX unit’s parameters, rather than use the configuration menus to
change one parameter after another. MIF programs provide a batch-processing method of
changing a configuration or performing a series of actions.
MIF is command-line driven. When you use MIF, the computer that controls the MAX does
not have to process asynchronous events. However, the controlling computer can enable
asynchronous event reporting.
Note:
Every attempt has been made to confirm that this appendix correctly describes the
functionality and output of the Machine Interface Format (MIF). However, Lucent
Technologies does not guarantee the completeness of the list of commands or of the cataloging
of functionality from release to release.
Accessing the interface
Access MIF with the Use MIF command, the MIF escape sequence, or a transfer command.
To start MIF from the VT100 configuration menus, select the Use MIF command in the Sys
Diag menu:
00-200 Sys Diag
00-201 Restore Cfg
00-202 Save Cfg
>00-203 Use MIF
00-204 Sys Reset
00-205 Term Serv
00-206 Upd Rem Cfg
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