Troubleshooting Terminal, Printer and Serial Device Connections - Edition 4 (32022-90030)

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TermDSM Commands
S[TATUS] PO[RT]
S[TATUS] PO[RT]
Obtains status information about a particular port.
Security level: 2.
Syntax
PO[RT] dtcnum,cardnum,portnum
Parameters
dtcnum The number TermDSM associates with a particular
DTC. The DTC command lists each DTC with its
assigned number. This list is also printed when you
make a mistake while typing in a DTC number.
cardnum Number of the interface card within the DTC to which
the device is connected. The cards are numbered from
zero beginning at the bottom of the DTC.
portnum Number of the port on the interface card. As you face
the back of the DTC, the ports are numbered from zero
beginning at the left of the board.
Description
When this subcommand is entered, a large amount of information
related to the port is printed on the terminal.
The following is a brief explanation of key fields displayed on the
terminal:
• Revision Number. Provides version number of SIC hardware and
software.
• Current Host Name. If a connection is active, and it was initiated
by the terminal, then this is the name of the host to which the port is
connected. Otherwise, this field is blank.
• Port Type. The type of DTC connector card attached to the port.
• Connection State. The status of the connection between the port
and the MPE/iX system. Possible values are:
• Disconnected. Port is not in use; no MPE/iX session is active on
this port.
• Connect from AFCP Pending. MPE/iX has requested and is
awaiting a connection to this port.
• Connect from DIODAM Pending. Device has requested and is
awaiting a connection to the MPE/iX.