Cabletron Systems 9C300-1 User Manual

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Interactive Mode

The Main Screen, as shown in Figure 3-13, is the initial screen of the Interactive 
Mode. It allows access to all of the Interactive Mode screens. Interactive Mode 
screens are distinguished by the display of option fields. Option fields are 
designated with brackets (< >). To select an option, highlight the option field by 
using the arrow function keys to place the cursor on the option; then press the 
ENTER key. 

Lines 1 and 2 display the screen heading.

Line 3 displays the <ALARMS> option field. Access information about any 
current alarms by selecting this item. 

Line 4 displays the <SYSTEM>, <MODULES> and <SCREEN CONTRAST> 
options. Select the appropriate option to access information on the desired 
category.

Figure 3-13. The Main Screen

Select the <ALARMS> option field in line 3 of the Main Screen, as shown in 
Figure 3-13, to access the alarm message queue. Unread alarms are present in the 
message queue when the ALARM LED is red.

Line 1 of the Alarm Screen, as shown in Figure 3-14, displays the current alarm in 
the queue as well as the date and time the alarm occurred.

Lines 2 and 3 show the description of the current alarm including the module and 
parameter(s) causing the alarm.

If other alarms are in the queue (indicated by x > 1 on line 1), select <MORE> to 
see the information screens for them.

Figure 3-14. The Alarm Screen

MMAC-PLUS

<ALARMS>

<SYSTEM> <MODULES> <SCREEN CONTRAST>

CABLETRON SYSTEMS INC

Alarm Description Field

<MORE> <ACKNOWLEDGE> <EXIT>

Alarm Description Field

ALARM y of x 11/05/94, 11:23