User`s guide

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Using the Front Panel Interface7
The front panel interface lets you
¥ View and change the DL3100 conÞguration from the ConÞguration
Menu.
¥ Run diagnostic tests on the DL3100 from the Test Menu.
¥ View the status of the Node, Network and HSDB or HVDB from the
Display Menu.
You will Þnd the front panel interface easy to use if you are an experienced
user. If you are not, the best way to learn the systemÕs contents and
organization is by using the terminal interface. The terminal interface
displays the system in full menus, as opposed to the front panel interface
which displays only one line item at a time.
What You Cannot Do from the Front Panel Interface
The front panel interface does not allow you to:
¥ Set alarm conditions and thresholds
¥ ConÞgure T3MB TDL
¥ ConÞgure for SNMP
¥ Perform management functions
¥ Perform most system utilities
You must use the terminal interface to perform these functions.
The Front Panel
The front panel interface consists of a 16-character ßuorescent display and
a Þve-button keypad. The interface displays one line of information at a
time. You use the keypad to interact with the front panel interface.
NOTE: Because the front panel is limited in its capability, you will most
likely use the front panel only when a terminal is not readily available.
However, sometimes you will find it easier to use the front panel
interface to perform a task rather than connect a terminal to perform
the task from the terminal interface.