Specifications

Logical Module Representation
FDDI Modules
Device Views
2-18
SynOptics Series 5000
Management Module Guide
Connection Policy
Displays a group of read-only indicator buttons representing the connection
policies in effect on a node. A station sets the corresponding bit for each of the
connection types that it rejects.
Configation Policy
Displays a read-only indicator button that indicates the configuration
capabilities of a node.
User Data
Contains 32 octets of user defined information. The information shall be an
ASCII string.
Station Action
When read, this object always returns a value of “other”. Table 2-10 lists the
possible values and their descriptions.
Manufacturer Data
Contains 32 octets of manufacturer information. The information is an ASCII
string. The first 3 octets are the OUI. The next 29 octets are the actual specific
manufacturer data.
Table 2-10. Station Action Values
Value Description
other Results in an error.
connect Generates a connect signal to ECM to begin a connection
sequence.
disconnect Generates a disconnect signal to ECM and sets the Remote
Disconnect Flag.
path-test Initiates a station Path_Test. The Path_Test variable is set
to “Testing”. The results of this action are not specified in
this standard.
self-test Initiates a station Self_Test. The results of this action are
not specified in this standard.
disable-a Causes a PC_Disable on the A port if the A port mode is
peer.
disable-b Causes a PC_Disable on the B port if the B port mode is
peer.
disable-m Causes a PC_Disable on all M ports.