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shows all available options in the system. However,
each user group has only a preconfigured set of the options available.
Depending on the system configuration, the panels may be opened and
closed using the plus/minus icon on the corners of the panels.
In addition, other AviMet maintenance applications can be accessed
through the
Tools
panel of the Diagnostics application.
The elements of the Diagnostics application are briefly described in the
following sections. For specific instructions on how to use the application,
see section
Operating Diagnostics Application on page 67
System Status Panel
The
System Status
panel displays the identification data and status of the
CDU(s) in the AviMet system. In duplicated systems there is a status row
for each CDU, in single-CDU system there is only one status row.
The icon in the
Heartbeat
column is normally green. Red icon indicates a
system problem. Similarly, red color in the
Missing processes
column
indicates problems.
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Figure 10
Diagnostics: System Status Panel
The following table describes the buttons in the
System Status
panel. For
instructions on their use, see section
Operating Diagnostics Application on
Table 17
System Status Panel Buttons
Button Description
Changes the active CDU. The active CDU is indicated
with the text "Active" or "Manual Active" in the
Server
status
column. If the system is in Automatic switch-over
mode, the system may automatically change the active
CDU again. See
Changes the switch-over mode either from Manual to
Automatic or vice versa. The current switch-over mode
is indicated in the
Switchover Mode
column.
In duplicated systems: Opens the Object browser to
display all objects in both CDUs.