B-4
MAX Administration Guide
Diagnostic Parameters and Commands
Using diagnostics-related VT100 commands
Sys Reset
The Sys Reset command restarts the MAX unit and clears all calls without disconnecting the
unit from its power source. The unit logs out all users and returns user security to its default
state. In addition, the unit performs power-on self tests (POSTs) when it restarts. The POSTs
are diagnostic tests. A system reset of a MAX unit causes momentary loss of T1 framing (that
is, the data-encapsulation format), and the T1 line might shut down. In any event, the feedback
from the unit to the switch is incorrect until T1 framing is reestablished.
To perform a system reset, proceed as follows:
1
Highlight System Reset and press Enter.
The screen prompts you to confirm that you want to perform the reset.
2
Confirm the reset.
In addition to clearing calls, the MAX performs a series of POSTs. The POST display
appears. If you do not see the POST display, press Ctrl-L. These messages can be
displayed:
OPERATOR RESET: Index: 99 Revision: 5.0a
Date: 03/04/1997. Time: 22:32:23
MENU Reset from unknown in security profile 1.
SYSTEM IS UP: Index: 100 Revision: 5.0a
Date: 03/04/1997. Time: 22:33:00
While the yellow Fault LED on the front panel remains steadily illuminated, the MAX
unit checks system memory, configuration, installed modules, and T1 connections. If the
unit fails any of these tests, the Fault LED remains on or blinks. The alarm relay remains
closed while the POST is running and opens upon successful completion of the test, at
which time the following message appears:
Power-On Self Test PASSED
Press any key...
3
Press any key to display the Main Edit Menu.
Term Serv
The Term Serv command starts a terminal-server session. The system displays the terminal-
server command-line prompt (by default,
ascend%
). For information about the terminal-
server commands, enter a question mark at the prompt. For more details about the terminal-
server interface, see the Network Configuration Guide for your unit.
Upd Rem Cfg
The Upd Rem Cfg (Upload Remote Configuration) command opens a connection to a
RADIUS server to upload the MAX terminal-server banner, list of Telnet hosts, IP static
routes, IP address pool, and other configuration information from the RADIUS user file. The
MAX unit retrieves configuration from RADIUS at system startup or by use of this command.
When you highlight Upd Rem Cfg and press Enter, the unit opens a connection to the RADIUS
server and uploads the configuration information.
When you select the Upd Rem Cfg command from the Sys Diag menu RADIUS adds the
routes as follows: