Paradyne 6800 User Manual 2

COMSPHERE

6800 SERIES NETWORK

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS SUPPORT

COMMAND REFERENCE MANUAL

Document No. 6800-A2-GB31-20

January 1997

NOTE

This document supports Release 4.2 or greater of 6800 Series NMS.

COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System

COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System Communications Products Support

Command Reference Manual 6800-A2-GB31-20

3rd Edition (January 1997)

Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release or a Technical Update Memo (TUM) to this manual.

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Preface

Objectives and Reader Assumptions vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Documents vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. 1Introduction

Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Format for Documenting Commands in this Manual 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Input Forms 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Help 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. 2Modem/DSU Commands

Overview 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abort (abort) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl) 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic Network T est (ant) 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calibrate Tributary Transmitter (ctt) 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Detail Display (cded) 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Duration Distribution (cdud) 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Fault Criteria (cfc) 2-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Fault Read (cfr) 2-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Message (cm) 2-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Occurrence Distribution (cod) 2-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call T est (ct) 2-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Address (cha) 2-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Call Directory (chcd) 2-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Canned Message (chcm) 2-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Directory (chd) 2-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Exception Reporting Thresholds (chert) 2-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change External Leads States (chels) 2-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Line Designator (chld) 2-55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Multiplexer (chm) 2-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Options (cho) 2-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change [Device] Poll List (chpl) 2-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Port Options (chpo) 2-63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Port Speed(s) (chpsp) 2-65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Protocol Mode (chpm) 2-68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Change T elephone Number(s) (chtn) 2-71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Thresholds (cht) 2-74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) 2-78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Loss Outbound (clo) 2-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Quality (cq) 2-82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clear Call Directory (clcd) 2-88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Change Notification (ccn) 2-89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Change Notification Enable/Disable (ccned) 2-92. . . . . . . . .

Daily Historical Utilization (dhu) 2-94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Health and Status (dhs) 2-97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device T est (det) 2-102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial (dial) 2-104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial Mode (dm) 2-108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial Standby (ds) 2-109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Digital T est (dit) 2-110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disable/Enable (de) 2-116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Address (dsa) 2-118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Alert Information (dsai) 2-119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Call Directory (dscd) 2-122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Canned Message (dscm) 2-125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Exception Reporting Thresholds (dsert) 2-126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display External Leads States (dsels) 2-129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Line Designator (dsld) 2-131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Options (dso) 2-133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display [Device] Poll List (dspl) 2-134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Port Options (dspo) 2-136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Port Speed(s) (dspsp) 2-138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display T elephone Number(s) (dstn) 2-140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Thresholds (dst) 2-142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Download Device Firmware (dndf) 2-144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EIA Status (eias) 2-150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

End-to-End Test (eet) 2-156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exception Reports (er) 2-159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Identity (id) 2-165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List Directory (lsd) 2-174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loopback (lo) 2-176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Make Busy (mkb) 2-179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manage Call Statistics (mcs) 2-180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Bit Error Rate T est (mbert) 2-182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Offline Test (ot) 2-186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Level (rsl) 2-187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Quality (rsq) 2-188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Spectrum (rss) 2-189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Digital Loopback (rdl) 2-191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report T erminal Power (rtp) 2-193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset (reset) 2-194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Message (snm) 2-195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send T one (snt) 2-196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Line (sl) 2-198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signal Profile (sp) 2-199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standby Facility (sf) 2-203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Training Time (tt) 2-205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transmit Test Pattern (ttp) 2-207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trending Reports (tr) 2-209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Figures

Figure Page

1-1 6800 Series NMS T asks Menu 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2 Example Input Form 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3 Sample Results – Form Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) Command 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4 Selecting Fields Listed in T abular Form 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1 Calibrate Tributary Transmitter Results Form 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2 Call Detail Display Results Form, Page 2 2-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3 Call Duration Distribution Results Form, Page 1 2-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-4 Call Duration Distribution Results Form, Page 2 2-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5 Call Duration Distribution Results Form, Page 3 2-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-6 Call Fault Criteria Input Form, Page 2 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-7 Call Fault Read Results Form, Page 1 2-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-8 Call Occurrence Distribution Results Form, Page 2 2-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-9 Call Occurrence Distribution Results Form, Page 3 2-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-10 Change Address Results Form 2-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-11 Change Call Directory Input Form for a

3800 Series Modem/3600 Series DBM, Page2 2-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-12 Change Call Directory Input Form for a

3400/4400 Series APL Modem with DBM, Page 2 2-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-13 Change Exception Reporting Thresholds Input Form, Page 1 2-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-14 Change [Device] Poll List Input Form, Page 2 2-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-15 Change [Device] Poll List Results Form 2-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-16 Change Protocol Mode Results Form 2-70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-17 Change Thresholds Input Form, Page 2 2-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-18 Circuit Loss Inbound Results Form 2-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-19 Circuit Loss Outbound Results Form 2-81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-20 Circuit Quality Results Form for COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems 2-83. . . . . . . . . .

2-21 Circuit Quality Results Form for 3600 Series DSUs 2-84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-22 Circuit Quality Results Form for 3900 Series Modems 2-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-23 Configuration Change Notification Results Form 2-90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-24 Daily Historical Utilization Results Form, Page 2 2-96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-25 Daily Historical Utilization Results Form, Page 3 2-96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-26 Device Health and Status Results Form for Single Devices 2-98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-27 Device Health and Status Results Form for Subnetwork Devices 2-100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-28 Dial Command Input Form 2-105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-29 Digital T est Input Form 2-111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-30 Digital T est Results Form for DATAPHONE II APL Modems 2-112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-31 Digital T est Results Form for 3400/4400 Series APL Modems 2-113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-32 Digital T est Results Form for 3600 Series DSUs/DBMs 2-114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-33 Display Alert Information Results Form 2-120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-34 Display Call Directory Results Form for a 3800 Series Modem 2-123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-35 Display Call Directory Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modem with a DBM 2-124. .

2-36 Display Exception Reporting Thresholds Results Form, Page 1 2-127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-37 Display Exception Reporting Thresholds Results Form, Page 2 2-128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-38 Display External Leads States Results Form 2-130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-39 Display Line Designator Results Form 2-132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-40 Display [Device] Poll List Results Form 2-135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-41 Display Port Options Results Form, Page 1 2-137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-42 Display Port Options Results Form, Page 2 2-137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-43 Display Port Speed(s) Results Form for 19.2 kbps Modem, Page 1 2-139. . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-44 Display T elephone Number Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modems 2-141. . . . . . . .

2-45 Download Device Firmware Input Form, Page 1 2-145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-46 EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems, Page 1 2-151. . . . . . .

2-47 EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems, Page 2 2-151. . . . . . .

2-48 EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Page 1 2-154. . . . . . .

2-49 EIA Status Results Form for COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Page 2 2-154. . . . . . .

2-50 End-to-End T est Input Form 2-157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-51 End-to-End Test Results Form 2-158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-52 Exception Reports Input Form 2-160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-53 Exception Reports Results Form, Page 1 2-162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-54 Exception Reports Results Form, Page 2 2-164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-55 Identity Results Form for 3400/4400 Series Modems, Page 1 2-166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-56 Identity Results Form for 3600 Series DSUs with

DDS-SC Firmware and CISC Chip, Page 1 2-168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-57 Identity Results Form for COMSPHERE 3800 DDD 2-170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-58 Identity Results Form for COMSPHERE 3900 APL 2-172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-59 List Directory Results Form 2-175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-60 Modem Bit Error Rate Test Results Form for Display/Reset Bert Counters 2-184. . . . . . .

2-61 Receive Signal Spectrum Results Form (Display) 2-190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-62 Signal Profile Results Form 2-200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-63 Training Time Results Form 2-206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-64 Trending Reports Initial Input Form 2-211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-65 Trending Reports Results Form – Tabular, Page 2 2-213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-66 Trending Reports Results Form – Statistics, Page 3 2-214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables

Tables Page

2-1 Signal Profile for 2024A Modem 2-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2 Signal Profile for 2048A and C Modems 2-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3 Signal Profile for 2096A and C Modems 2-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-4 Signal Profile for 2024A Modem 2-201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5 Signal Profile for 2048A and C Modems 2-201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-6 Signal Profile for 2096A and C Modems 2-202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface

Objectives and Reader Assumptions

This manual provides a description of the device commands that can be used only with COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modems, COMSPHERE 3800 Series modems, COMSPHERE 3900 Series modems, DATAPHONE  II Analog Private Line (APL) and DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dial (DDD) modems, 3600 Series DSUs, and DATAPHONE II Data Service Units (DSUs) managed and monitored by the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System (NMS).

It is assumed that you are familiar with the operation of these devices, have read the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide and are familiar with the use of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System.

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Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6800 Series NMS Communications Products 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NMS-Supported APL Modems 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NMS-Supported Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Modems 1-2. . . . . . . . .

NMS-Supported Data Service Units (DSUs) 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paradyne APL Modems and DSUs

(via ANALYSIS Gateway) 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Naming Conventions 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Addressing. 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Support – Customer Configurations 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Access 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shortcut for Command Access 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wildcard Characters 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multiple Entries 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Format for Documenting Commands in this Manual 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Input Forms 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Required Fields 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Fields 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display-only Fields 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carried-over Fields 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Common Fields on Input Forms – Destination for results and

Schedule execution 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Results Forms 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Help 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In Menu 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In Forms 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For Screen Input Fields 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview

This manual describes the communications product commands that are used to manage various modem types and Data Service Units (DSUs).

This chapter provides information on using the 6800 Series Network Management System (referred to as NMS in this document) and accessing the modem/DSU commands. It also provides a description of the command format used in this manual to document each command. It includes instructions on entering abbreviated versions of options and wildcard characters when specifying command execution parameters. The common fields (Destination for results and Schedule execution) in the command input forms are defined in detail to eliminate the repetition of this information for each command.

The modem/DSU commands can be used with the COMSPHERE and DATAPHONE II data products. You access these commands under Network Control in the Manager task. The Trending Reports and call statistics reports commands can also be accessed from the Performance Reports task. Functionally, the commands under the Performance Reports task operate the same as those commands of the same name under Network Control in the Manager task.

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It is assumed that you are already familiar with the screen functions offered with both the full-feature 6800 Series NMS workstation and the basic-feature 6800 Series NMS workstation. If you are not familiar with the screen functions provided by the workstations, refer to Chapter 2, Getting Started, in the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide for this information.

6800 Series NMS Communications Products

This document describes tests and commands for the following communications products:

NMS-Supported APL Modems

NMS supports the following APL modems:

COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series Modems

These modems consist of 4.8 kbps point-to-point and multipoint modems, 14.4/9.6 kbps multipoint modems, and 19.2/14.4 kbps point-to-point modems. These modems are capable of full-duplex, synchronous data transmission over analog private lines (APL). The 3400/4400 Series modems incorporate the VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) design with new generation architecture referred as a Universal Signal Processor (USP). The USP architecture provides unparalleled processing power for superior online performance, network control, and future product enhancements.

DATAPHONE II Analog Private Line (APL) Modems

These modems are capable of full-duplex, synchronous data transmission over analog private line channels at speeds up to 19.2 kbps. APL modems can be used as control or tributary modems in a point-to-point, multipoint, or secondary diagnostic channel using the low end of the analog private line’s bandwidth. Through this secondary channel, the 6800 Series NMS is able to manage and monitor the modems.

COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems

The COMSPHERE 3900 Series modems are standalone or carrier-mounted devices which operate on either 2-wire PSTN or APL facilities in either synchronous or asynchronous mode. These modes are available for both point-to-point and multipoint configurations.

NMS-Supported Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Modems

NMS supports the following DDD modems:

COMSPHERE 3800 Series Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) (or Software-defined) Modems

The COMSPHERE 3800 Series DDD software-defined modem is a standalone or carrier-mounted device. There are five models available (3810-A1-001, 3811-B1-001, 3820-A1-001, 3830-A1-001, and 3830-a1-001.) Models 3810-A1-001 and 3811-B1-001 conform to the following rule: the dial/leased models support dial, 2-wire leased, or 4-wire leased communications. They also support automatic backup of the leased line. Model 3820-A1-001 conforms to the following rule: the dial modem supports dial or 2-wire leased communications; automatic backup of the leased line is not supported.

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DATAPHONE II Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) Modems

These modems are capable of full-duplex synchronous or asynchronous data transmission over the switched telecommunications network at speeds up to 9.6 kbps. The DDD modems collocated with the 6800 Series NMS have a control channel interface that allows monitoring by the 6800 Series NMS.

These modems interface with the 6800 Series NMS through the Shared Diagnostic Units (SDUs). Each SDU oversees up to eight switched network modems and are fully addressable by NMS.

NMS-Supported Data Service Units (DSUs)

NMS supports the following DSU products:

DATAPHONE II 2600 and 2700 DSUs

These DSUs are designed for multipoint and point-to-point applications. The 2600 Series DSUs provide digital, full-duplex network data transmission over the DATAPHONE Digital Service (DDS) and the ACCUNET Switched 56 Service and do not have diagnostic capabilities. The 2700 Series DSUs, with a secondary channel capability, provide digital, full-duplex synchronous data transmission over DDS facilities plus full, nondisruptive diagnostic capabilities.

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COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units (DSUs)

These DSUs are capable of multispeed operations on the DATAPHONE Digital Service network or equivalent Digital Data Services network, and can operate as local area datasets (limited-distance modems). An optional integrated V.32 dial backup module (DBM) enables backup through the public switched telephone network in case of failure of the digital connection. DSU interface to the 6800 Series NMS can be via either control channel connection when directly connected to the 6800 Series NMS, or via diagnostic channel connection when remotely connected to the 6800 Series NMS.

Paradyne APL Modems and DSUs (via ANALYSIS Gateway)

These modems consist of the MPX, LSI24, and the 3400 Series high-speed DMC protocol APL modems. These modems perform at speeds ranging from 1.2 kbps to 19.2 kbps. These speeds are accomplished by using a variety of CCITT Paradyne proprietary and Forward Error Correcting (FEC) modulation schemes as appropriate for the specific model chosen. The modems can be controlled by NMS using the cut-through feature and ANALYSIS Gateway, by ANALYSIS NMS, or independently through the modem’s Diagnostic Control Panel (DCP). The DCP allows the operator of a modem which is optioned as a control to configure, monitor, and test both the control and tributary modems in the network.

Naming Conventions

NMS naming conventions enable you to assign a name to a device and to assign a network or circuit name to a group of logically related devices, such as those devices sharing a common customer, location, or application. You can then reference or test a group of devices, a network, or a circuit by entering a single name. Refer to Appendix E of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide for a description of the device naming method accepted by NMS.

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Device Addressing

Device addressing allows the 6800 Series NMS to communicate with the devices in the network. Refer to Appendix D of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide for a description of the device addressing method accepted by NMS.

Command Support – Customer Configurations

This manual addresses all NMS modem/DSU commands although some commands may not pertain to your specific configuration. If you attempt to execute a command that is not supported by your configuration, either the NMS will not act on the command or if the command is sent, the network will respond with an appropriate message. For example, if you attempt to send the Make Busy (mb) command to 3600 Series DSUs in your system configuration, the following message is displayed:

Test not sent. Test device mismatch.

Command Access

When you log on to the 6800 Series NMS, the 6800 Series NMS Tasks menu displays (Figure 1-1).

To issue a modem/DSU command, select the Manager task. Then, select Network Control. Once you have accessed the Network Control task, you can type any valid modem/DSU command abbreviation in the enter selection field of any submenu within Network Control to access the command; or you can select a modem/DSU command from any of the Network Control submenus that list the commands with their assigned abbreviations. Once the selection is made, you can select Go (F2) to request the command’s input form. For more information on selecting commands depending on basic-feature or full-feature workstations, refer to the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide. All modem/DSU commands display one or more input forms prior to command execution, and display one or more results forms after the command has executed.

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Shortcut for Command Access

You can type any command valid for a task window in the enter selection field of any submenu within that task windows and select Go (F2).

Wildcard Characters

In device address fields, you can enter an asterisk (*) to specify any character string. For command execution, when specifying a group of devices whose names begin with a common root, a wildcard character (*) can be entered directly following the common root. For example, to test all devices with device names beginning with ny, enter ny* in the Device(s) field on the input form. For more information on wildcard characters, refer to Appendix E of the COMSPHERE 6800 Series

Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.

Multiple Entries

Multiple entries are permitted in some fields. You must separate each entry with either a comma or a space. These fields are identified in the manual.

Figure 1-1. 6800 Series NMS Tasks Menu

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Format for Documenting Commands in this Manual

Each command documented in this manual begins on a new page. If the command is disruptive (i.e., interferes with the primary data channel), the word Disruptive is indicated immediately below the command name.

The format for documenting each command is the same. The function of the command is briefly summarized. Then the information fields are listed, as follows:

Access Level

Identifies the user group that is allowed to access the command. NMS commands are associated with at least one of four default user groups, or access levels. These levels are, in order of increasing command permission:

• Help Desk

• Data T echnician

• Manager

• System Administrator

In addition to the four default user groups, the NMS System Administrator can create up to 26 other user groups for each command in this manual. It is the responsibility of the NMS System Administrator to inform all the users of their system.

To execute a command, users must have the appropriate functional access level set in their user profile. Any command associated with a particular user group can be executed by any user that has equal or greater command permission. Therefore, it is assumed that the System Administrator has access to all commands. If a user does not have permission to a command, that command is not displayed in the user’s menus. If the user attempts to invoke the command in the enter selection field, a message is returned indicating that permission is denied. The default access levels for all commands are listed in Appendix B in the COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System User’s/System Administrator’s Guide.

Abbreviation

Identifies the abbreviation of the command as it appears in the command submenus. If the command submenus are bypassed by typing the command in the enter selection field, the command abbreviation must be entered exactly as shown.

An abbreviation is provided for each command. For some commands, an alternate command abbreviation from earlier 6800 Series NMS releases is also recognized. For such commands, these alternate abbreviations are also listed.

NOTE

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Restrictions

Identifies any limitations associated with the execution of the command, or any additional information concerning command execution that you may need for successful execution of the command. If no restrictions apply to the command, None is indicated in this field.

Routine

Indicates whether or not (yes/no) a command can be placed in a routine. A routine is a set of up to 25 commands that can be grouped together and executed sequentially by specifying the routine name on the enter selection field. The determination of whether or not a command can be placed in a routine depends, in part, on the task window from which the command is accessed.

Schedule

Identifies whether or not (yes/no) a command can be scheduled for later or repeated execution. The determination of whether or not a command can be scheduled depends, in part, on the task window from which the command is accessed. Refer to the discussion on

Schedule execution under the section Common Fields on Input Forms – Destination for results and Schedule execution in this chapter for additional information on scheduling

parameters.

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Unless specifically noted, any command that can be placed in a routine can be scheduled.

Related Commands

Lists other modem/DSU commands that relate to the function executed by this command.

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Command Input Forms

Every modem/DSU command uses one or more input form pages. The appropriate input form pages display when you invoke a command, enabling you to identify the specific device for which the command is to be executed and, as applicable, to enter parameters required for execution of the command. When you specify multiple devices on the initial input form, a second input form displays with blank fields. This acts as a template allowing you to enter values for all devices specified.

On most of the input forms that list valid entry options for a field in a pop-up menu, you are able to abbreviate your entry of the option by typing the first or first few characters of the word to uniquely identify that word to the system. For example, in the Destination for results field, the valid entry options are crt, remote, printer, queue. You need to enter only the first letter of each word (c, r, p, q, respectively) to uniquely identify that option word from the other listed options. Figure 1-2 is an example of an input form.

Figure 1-2. Example Input Form

Required Fields

Certain fields on the input form require that you input the data requested before NMS allows you to execute the command. Required fields appear on the input form in a solid box.

Optional Fields

Some fields do not require you to input data before continuing with the command, either because this data is not needed by NMS, the data is supplied by the devices via NMS, or (in the case of sorting selection fields) this field can be ignored in the search. Optional fields appear on the input form as underlined.

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Display-only Fields

Certain fields display data, but do not allow you to enter new data or change the data displayed. Display-only fields appear on the input forms without boxes or underlines.

Carried-over Fields

Some fields display information provided by the user on a previous form of the current command. Carried-over fields may be display-only, or in some cases, may allow user input.

Common Fields on Input Forms – Destination for results and Schedule execution

Destination for results

Use this field to specify where NMS should send the results from the command execution. Valid options are crt, remote, printer, lp, and queue. Multiple destinations can be specified.

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crt (default)

This selection causes the command results to display on your workstation screen.

When you specify the destination as crt, the command must be executed

immediately. It cannot be scheduled for a later time.

NOTE

When you specify crt, NMS does not allow any other command to be accessed from the current window until execution of the current command has completed. Certain commands, e.g., tests that take time to execute, or reports that include large volumes of data, can take several minutes to complete. In these instances it is recommended that you send the results of the command to a queue or to a printer. The command will execute in the background, allowing you to access and execute other commands at the same time.

remote

This selection sends the results of the command to a remotely located printer. If

you specify remote, a telephone number prompt displays on the screen allowing

you to specify the telephone number of the remote printer. If an ACU phone

number has been included in your user profile (an optional field), this phone

number becomes the default number.

Sends results to a remote line printer. You are prompted for the name of the

remote printer in a field that appears below the destination field.

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printer

This selection sends the results of the command to the local system printer

assigned in your user profile.

queue

This selection sends the results of the command to one of your own results

queues. Command results may go to one of three results queues, depending on

the task window from which the command was executed.

Schedule execution

This option enables you to direct the system to execute commands and routines automatically at selected times or repeatedly at regular intervals. Valid options are now,

delayed, weekly, and monthly.

now (default)

Causes the command to be executed immediately. If you enter crt in the

Destination for results field, you must enter now in the Schedule execution

field.

delayed

Causes the command to be executed at a future time. When you enter delayed in

the Schedule execution field, the system displays the following fields:

Date(s)

Enter the date(s) on which the command will execute. You may enter as many dates as will fit in the field. Separate all dates with commas or spaces. Valid entries are today, today+nn, last, mm/dd/yy, mm/dd,

dd.

Where: today = Execute today.

today+nn = Execute nn number of days from today. last = Execute on the last day of the month. mm/dd/yy = Execute on the specified month, day

and year.

mm/dd = Execute on the specified month and

day; the year defaults to the current year.

dd = Execute on the specified day; the month

and year default to the current month and year.

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Time(s)

Enter the time(s) at which the command will execute. Valid entries are hh:mm, hh:mmam or pm, hh-hh:mm, and all:mm

Where: hh:mm = Execute at the 24-hour time specified.

hh:mmam or hh:mmpm = Execute at the 12-hour time specified

with an am or pm designation.

hh-hh:mm = Execute every hour within the time

range specified, at the specified minute.

all:mm = Execute every hour at the specified

minute.

Causes the command to execute on a weekly basis. When you enter weekly in the

Schedule execution field, the system displays the following fields:

Day(s) of the week

Enter the day(s) of the week when the command is to execute. Valid entries are

as follows:

• The days of the week in abbreviated form, e.g., sun, mon, tue, wed,

• A range of days separated by a dash, e.g., sun-thu.

• The keyword all for all days of the week.

Time(s)

Enter the time(s) the command is to execute for each day specified. For time(s)

entry parameters, refer to the Time(s) field explanation for delayed command

execution.

Last date

Enter the stop date for command execution. If you leave this field blank the

command will execute indefinitely on a weekly basis. The last date must occur

after the first scheduled date.

For data format, refer to the Date(s) field explanation for delayed command

execution.

thu, fri, sat. Multiple entries are allowed separated by commas or spaces.

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monthly

Causes the command to execute on a monthly basis. When you enter monthly into the

Schedule execution field, the system displays the following fields:

Day(s) of the month

Enter the day(s) of the month when this command is to execute. Valid entries are

as follows:

• Multiple days. The numbers must be separated by commas or spaces,

• A range of days, e.g., 8-15.

• The keyword last to execute the command on the last day of the current

• The keyword all to execute the command each day of the current

Time(s)

e.g., 1,4,7,10.

month.

Results Forms

Enter the time(s) the command is to execute for each day specified. For time(s)

format, refer to the Time(s) field explanation for delayed command execution.

Last date

Enter the stop date for execution of the command. If you leave this field blank,

the command will execute on a monthly basis indefinitely. The last date must

occur after the first scheduled date.

For date entry parameters refer to the Date(s) field explanation for delayed

command execution.

Each modem/DSU command is associated with one or more results forms. Depending on the command issued, the results form(s) can display a success or failure message for command execution, reflect the changes made for a device as a result of the command execution, and display detailed information (e.g., health and status statistics) for the specified device(s). A results form trailer message indicates start and stop times for command execution. Figure 1-3 shows an example of a results form for the Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) command, which is used to measure the inbound circuit loss to a specified COMSPHERE APL modem or DATAPHONE II APL device from an associated tributary. The results form for this command reflects the tone frequency specified and the decibel (dB) level of the inbound signal loss for the device(s) specified.

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Help

In Menus

In Forms

Figure 1-3. Sample Results – Form Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) Command

NMS provides several help features to assist you in command input and execution. Help is available on all screens by selecting Help(F1). This function key displays a pop-up Help screen, explaining the function keys and how to invoke the Help feature. On the 6800 Series NMS T ask menu, it defines the T ask menu screen functions: Tasks, Windows, Logoff, Refresh, and NewMail. Help features within the tasks can be accessed as follows:

From the full-feature workstation, you can obtain general help for a task from within any menu by selecting the ? icon on the task window title bar. From a basic-feature workstation, you can obtain general help for a task by typing the key sequence ESC ?.

All forms (both input and results) have associated form help text. Form help is accessed from a full-feature workstation by selecting the ? icon on the task window title bar. From a basic-feature workstation, type the key sequence ESC ?.

Form help includes a general description of the form currently displayed. The form help text for input forms also includes general descriptions of how to enter input, how to access field help, and the types of field help available (selectable menu vs. field help text).

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For Screen Input Fields

Within forms, Field Help menus or text messages are accessed by selecting field labels with the mouse from a full-feature workstation (or typing ?). From a basic-feature workstation, type a ? in the input field. The cursor must be positioned on the field for which help is needed. For tabular fields, the column label should be selected. Refer to Figure 1-4 for an example of selecting fields listed in tabular form.

Figure 1-4. Selecting Fields Listed in Tabular Form

Each field that accepts user input has associated field help. Depending on the type of field (either fixed parameter or variable parameter [i.e., a value within a range of values]), field help is either a selectable menu of valid field entries, or a text message which describes the valid input format(s) or entries.

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Overview 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abort (abort) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl) 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic Network Test (ant) 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calibrate Tributary Transmitter (ctt) 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Detail Display (cded) 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Duration Distribution (cdud) 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Fault Criteria (cfc) 2-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Fault Read (cfr) 2-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Message (cm) 2-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Occurrence Distribution (cod) 2-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call Test (ct) 2-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Address (cha) 2-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Call Directory (chcd) 2-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Canned Message (chcm) 2-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Directory (chd) 2-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Exception Reporting Thresholds (chert) 2-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change External Leads States (chels) 2-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Line Designator (chld) 2-55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Multiplexer (chm) 2-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Options (cho) 2-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change [Device] Poll List (chpl) 2-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Port Options (chpo) 2-63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Port Speed(s) (chpsp) 2-65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Protocol Mode (chpm) 2-68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Telephone Number(s) (chtn) 2-71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Thresholds (cht) 2-74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Loss Inbound (cli) 2-78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Loss Outbound (clo) 2-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Quality (cq) 2-82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clear Call Directory (clcd) 2-88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Change Notification (ccn) 2-89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Change Notification Enable/Disable (ccned) 2-92. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Daily Historical Utilization (dhu) 2-94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Health and Status (dhs) 2-97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Test (det) 2-102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial (dial) 2-104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial Mode (dm) 2-108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial Standby (ds) 2-109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Digital Test (dit) 2-110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disable/Enable (de) 2-116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Address (dsa) 2-118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Alert Information (dsai) 2-119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Call Directory (dscd) 2-122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Canned Message (dscm) 2-125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Exception Reporting Thresholds (dsert) 2-126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display External Leads States (dsels) 2-129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Line Designator (dsld) 2-131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Options (dso) 2-133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display [Device] Poll List (dspl) 2-134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Port Options (dspo) 2-136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Display Port Speed(s) (dspsp) 2-138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Telephone Number(s) (dstn) 2-140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Thresholds (dst) 2-142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Download Device Firmware (dndf) 2-144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EIA Status (eias) 2-150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

End-to-End Test (eet) 2-156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exception Reports (er) 2-159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Identity (id) 2-165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List Directory (lsd) 2-174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loopback (lo) 2-176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Make Busy (mkb) 2-179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manage Call Statistics (mcs) 2-180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Bit Error Rate Test (mbert) 2-182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Offline Test (ot) 2-186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Level (rsl) 2-187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Quality (rsq) 2-188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Receive Signal Spectrum (rss) 2-189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Digital Loopback (rdl) 2-191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report Terminal Power (rtp) 2-193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset (reset) 2-194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Message (snm) 2-195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Tone (snt) 2-196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Line (sl) 2-198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signal Profile (sp) 2-199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standby Facility (sf) 2-203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Training Time (tt) 2-205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transmit Test Pattern (ttp) 2-207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trending Reports (tr) 2-209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview

Chapter 2 is the reference section of this manual. The modem/DSU commands are listed here in alphabetical order in the format described in Chapter 1. Those modem/DSU commands that are disruptive are flagged accordingly directly under the command name.

Refer back to Chapter 1 for the following information:

• Details of the Destination for results and Scheduled execution fields which display on the

modem/DSU command input forms

• Command definition format explanations

• Any other format-related questions

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Abort (abort)

(Disruptive)

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Use the abort command to stop all tests currently running on a specified device(s). When sent to a control device, the abort command can stop all tests in progress on the control device and/or all tests in progress on its downstream devices. This command stops only tests that are currently in progress. If a test is scheduled, the abort command will not stop the test unless the test is actually running.

This command can be used for all COMSPHERE and DATAPHONE II devices. 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: Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator Abbreviation: abort

Alternate: abt

Restrictions: An abort sent to any DATAPHONE II device, or any COMSPHERE device

set in DATAPHONE II diagnostic mode is interpreted as a subnetwork abort, regardless of the abort option (subnetwork or selective) entered in the input form.

Abort Input Form

Routine: Yes Schedule: Yes Related Commands: None

The Abort command input form contains the following fields:

Device(s) (Required field)

Enter the device(s) to which the abort command 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.

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Abort type (Required field)

Enter the type of abort:

subnetwork

All tests running on the specified device and all of its downstream devices are

aborted.

selective

All tests running on the specified device are aborted; tests running on

downstream devices are not affected. This option can be selected only for

COMSPHERE devices in the Advanced Diagnostic protocol (ADp) mode.

A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections.

Abort Command Results Form

This results form displays device information for each device specified by the user in the input form, and the type of abort (subnetwork or selective) that was sent.

NOTE

A results form that reports the abort command as successfully executed indicates only that the device acknowledged its receipt of the command. It does not guarantee that the tests or any commands in progress at the time the command was issued were actually aborted. If a test has already completed at the device before the abort command arrives, the NMS will report both the results of the completed test and that the abort was successfully executed (command receipt acknowledged by the device).

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Acquire [Device] Poll List (acpl)

(Disruptive – DATAPHONE II APL Modems)

Use the acpl command to direct a COMSPHERE 3400/4400 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3900 Series modem, a COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Unit (DSU) with Multichannel Multipoint (MCMP) capability or a DATAPHONE II modem, Shared Diagnostic Unit (SDU), or DSU to poll all its tributary devices to establish a poll list. This command can also be sent to a 3400/4400 Series modem with a DBM.

Polling is the process by which alarms from devices in the network are automatically reported to the NMS. Once a poll list is established for a device, the device monitors the devices on its poll list for health and status.

NMS polls devices on the control channel. Those devices then poll devices downstream, and so on, through the extended diagnostic network. A device always reports health and status of all devices on its poll list to the device that polls it. Thus, NMS is able to obtain health and status for all devices in the network by polling only devices on the control channel.

The acpl command automatically determines all devices directly downstream of the specified device and adds them to the device’s poll list.

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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: Data Technician, Manager, System Administrator Abbreviation: acpl Restrictions: This command is nondisruptive for 3600 Series DSUs, DATAPHONE II

(DDD) modems, and COMSPHERE APL modems, but is disruptive for DATAPHONE II APL modems. This command is time consuming. To add known addresses to a device’s poll list, use the Change Poll List (chpl) command.

Routine: Yes Schedule: Yes Related Commands: Change [Device] Poll List (chpl)

Display [Device] Poll List (dspl)

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Acquire [Device] Poll List Input Form

This input form contains the following fields:

Device(s) (Required field)

Enter the device(s) for which device poll lists are to be acquired. 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.

Set CCN event (Required field)

If configuration change notification has been enabled for the specified device, use this field to indicate whether or not this configuration change will be reported to the NMS.

Enter yes to report this change to the NMS. Enter no (default) to prevent this change from being reported to the NMS. A pop-up menu is available listing valid selections. If configuration change notification has been disabled for this device, configuration

changes are not reported regardless of what is entered in this field.

Acquire [Device] Poll List Results Form

The Acquire [Device] Poll List results form lists device information for each specified device and indicates whether or not the command was successfully executed.

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Automatic Network Test (ant)

(Disruptive)

Use the ant command to test the primary data channel between a DATAPHONE II or COMSPHERE modem or DATAPHONE II DSU and each of its tributary devices.

The control device tests the primary data channel by sending a test message to each tributary on its poll list. The tributary checks the received message for errors. If the message received by the tributary is corrupted an indication of the errors is sent back to the control device. In addition to the error count, the tributary sends another test message back to the control device. Each tributary is tested 50 times.

The control device checks the message sent by the tributary for errors, and also logs the errors found by the tributary in the received message. If more than two corrupt messages are received from the tributary, the tributary fails the test. The execution of the Automatic Network Test on DATAPHONE II control devices causes all tests currently being run on all tributary devices to be aborted. On COMSPHERE point-to-point modems, this test can be directed to a specific port; therefore, activity on ports other than the one specified is not disrupted by the test.

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Access Level: Data Technician, Manager, Systems Administrator Abbreviation: ant

Restrictions: This test cannot be run if all tributaries are in the Disabled mode. Enable at

Routine: Yes Schedule: Yes Related Commands: None

Automatic Network Test Input Form

This input form contains the following fields:

Device(s) (Required field)

Enter the control device(s) to which the test will be sent. One or more control 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.

Port number (Required field)

Alternate: auto

least one tributary by using the de command.

Enter the port number to which the test is to be directed. For 3400/4400 Series modems, valid entries are from 1 (default) through 4. For DATAPHONE II devices, the only valid entry is 1 (default).

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