Verilink PRISM 3002 (34-00277) Product Manual - Manual (Page 43)

Configuration Screens 4-21
Status
Lists the current DBU status as either Disabled, Enabled, Active, Connecting,
Disallowed, Dialing, Disconnecting, Testing, Test Passed, and Test Failed.
Command
This field determines the dial backup operating mode.
Disable. Disables dial backup. The unit does not attempt to establish a dial backup
connection.
Enable. Enables dial backup. The unit answers incoming DBU requests. If the
thresholds specified in the Activator 1 or Activator 2 fields are exceeded, the unit
establishes a dial backup connection.
Enable Daily. Enables dial backup only during the time specified in fields Activator
1 and Activator 2.
Activate. The unit attempts to establish a dial backup connection. This is a forced
condition and ignores the alarm states.
Test. The unit attempts to establish a dial backup connection with the far end. This
is a non-intrusive continuity test that does not disrupt the data path and can be
activated from either the local or remote unit.
Activator 1
Allows setting the first threshold value for initiating a dial backup. Available
values are LOS, ES, SES, UAS, LOF, RAS, AIS, BPV, and ANY.
Activator 2
Allows setting the second threshold value for initiating a dial backup. Available
values are LOS, ES, SES, UAS, LOF, RAS, AIS, BPV, and ANY.
Mode
This field determines the priorities when both units try to establish a DBU
connection. One unit must be configured as a master unit and one unit must be
configured as a slave.
Security
Allows enabling or disabling the security function limiting access to the DBU
interface. The security setting must be the same on both ends.
Password
If the security feature is enabled, the password for the security option must be the
same on both devices.
DTR Dialing
Allows enabling or disabling DTR dialing. The terminal adapter must be configured
for DTR dialing, auto answer, and stored number.