Western Telematic AFS-16-1 - Manual (Page 90)

9-5
Operation
9.2.2. A/B Switching Commands - Text Interface
These commands can be used to switch AFS-16’s circuit modules, and can also be
used to set circuits to the user-defined default A/B positions. Circuits may be specified
by number, name or Circuit Group Name.
Notes:
• When the Port and Circuit Status Screen is displayed by an account that
permits Administrator or SuperUser level commands, all switched circuits will
be displayed.
• When the Port and Circuit Status Screen is displayed by an account that
permits ViewOnly or User command access, the screen will only include the
switched circuits that are specifically allowed by the account.
• When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits
Administrator or SuperUser level commands, switching commands can be
applied to all circuits.
• When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits
only User level commands, switching commands can only be applied to the
circuits that are specifically allowed by that account.
• Text Interface commands are not case sensitive. When used in command
lines, circuit names and Circuit Group names are also not case sensitive.
When A/B switching commands are executed, the AFS-16 will list specified switching
actions for each applicable Circuit Module, then display a "Sure?" prompt and wait for a
user response before completing the command. The unit will then return to the Circuit
Status Screen.
To switch Circuits or Circuit Groups, proceed as follows:
1. Switch Circuit(s) to "A" Position: Type /TA n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is
the number or name of the desired Circuit or Circuit Group. For example:
/TA 1 [Enter] or /TA DATACENTER [Enter]
2. Switch Circuit(s) to "B" Position: Type /TB n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the
number or name of the desired Circuit or Circuit Group. For example:
/TB 2 [Enter] or /TB SERVERS [Enter]
3. Set All Circuits to Default A/B Positions: Type /DC and press [Enter]. All circuits
permitted by your account will be set to their default A/B status, which is defined via
the Circuit Parameters Menu as described in Section 5.7.
Notes:
• When you have accessed command mode using an account that permits
Administrator or SuperUser level command access, the Default command will
be applied to all circuits.
• When you have accessed command mode using an account that only
permits User level command access, the Default command will only be
applied to the circuits specifically allowed by that account.
• Switching commands are not available in ViewOnly mode.