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Dell PowerVault 7x0N Systems — Connecting to ATM and FDDI Networks
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You might want to note the unit number for any ATM adapters you plan to configure in 
the near future. You can also perform the adinfo command again at any time to deter-
mine the correct unit number.
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The ATM adapter in your filer should be properly connected using the appropriate 
cabling. To check that your filer has a working physical connection to your ATM net-
work, use the 
adstat
 command.
Command syntax: The 
adstat
 command has the following syntax:
%
device is the name of the particular ATM adapter whose connection you want to 
check.
The following command displays statistics about the ATM adapter in slot 1 of your 
filer:
%
The sample output from this command is as follows:
$&'% % '%
( ' %
)*+)*+
Interpreting the output: Verify that the 
Carrier
 is 
ON
 in the output. If the 
Carrier
 is not 
ON
, your cabling is either incorrectly connected or faulty, or your 
ATM network is malfunctioning or misconfigured.
If you need information about connecting the cabling to your filer’s ATM adapter, refer 
to the enclosed ATM installation guide.
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To check whether the UNI is operational, use the uniconfig command.
Because the filer’s ATM address is automatically registered with the switch, you only 
use the uniconfig command to display configuration parameters, check the UNI ver-
sion number, and ensure that the UNI is operational. 
Command syntax: The uniconfig command has the following syntax:
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