Patton electronics 6511RC, Administrator'S Reference Manual

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14 Product information box
Figure 5. Product information section of HOME window
Product information box
The product information box (see figure 5 ) displays the following:
• Product name: Matrix Switch
• Software release identifier: The current software version running on the 6511RC. The identifier is in the
form X.Y.Z(n) where:
– X denotes a major release involving an extensive system revision.
– Y indicates a revision within Release X adding one or more new features.
– Z denotes a revision within Release X.Y correcting problems that were found in the previous release.
– n (optional) is a lowercase alpha character. The value b for beta may indicate software made available to
certain parties for before the official formal release to the general public, often for early access trials or
field testing.
• Software release timestamp: The date and time the software version was created.
Operating status variables
The system variables that describe the operating status of the 6511RC are shown in figure 6 and described in
the following sections.
Figure 6. Status menu
Shelf Address (cPCIShelfAddr)
Indicates the address of the ForeFront chassis in which the 6511RC resides. The address is set via DIP switches
located on the ForeFront chassis midplane. Using various On/Off combinations up to 33 (0–32) binary shelf
addresses can be defined. See ForeFront chassis User Guide for more information
Product Name
Software Release Identifier
Patton Electronics Company DSL Cross Connect
Software Release Timestamp
Software Revision 1.0.14a JUL 10 2003 17:08:45