System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

186 AppendixA
Using the Access Port (AP)
Configuring the Console
Using the AP Help Facility
Obtain online help by entering either HELP or the abbreviated command, HE.
The command issues the following display:
CM>HELP
Access Port Revision xxx m.d.y
CA Configure system remote support modem port.
CO Enter console mode.
DI Disconnect line to remote console terminal.
DR Disable access by a remote console terminal (enables session
access).
DS Disable display of system status line during console mode.
ER Enable access by a remote console terminal (disables session
access).
ES Enable display of system status line during console mode.
HE Display this screen.
RS Stop all processing, initiate SPU Self-Test, load software
from load device if enabled for autoboot.
SE Transfer remote terminal from console/control to session mode.
TA Initiate Access Port Self-Test.
TC Transfer processor execution to operating system specific routine.
TE Send message between local and remote console terminals.
In the preceding display, xxx is the number of the revision of the operating firmware
contained on the AP and
m.d.y is the month, day and year the firmware revision was
released. These identifications are necessary to manage ROM updates in the field if they
DS Disables display of system status line during console mode.
ER Enables access by a remote console.
ES Enables display of system status line during console mode.
HE Displays the help screen.
RS Stops all processing, initiates SPU self-test, and loads
software from load device if enabled for autoboot.
SE Transfers remote terminal from console/control mode to
session mode.
TA Initiates access port self-test.
TC Transfers processor execution to operating-system-specific
routine. Initiates a system soft reset.
TE Sends messages (up to 80 characters) between local and
remote consoles.
Table A-2. Access Port Commands
Command Function