Troubleshooting Terminal, Printer, and Serial Device Connections - Edition 5 (32022-90058)

TermDSM Commands
S[TATUS]
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The following is a brief explanation of key fields printed on the terminal:
• Machine Type. The HP product number of the DTC.
• DTC Node Name. The user-assigned node name of the DTC.
• NOVRAM Value. A code that indicates location of Nodal address and Boot
Multicast address within DTC RAM.
• Nodal address. 802.3 station address of the DTC.
• Boot Multicast address. 802.3 multicast address which DTC uses when requesting
its code file.
• Host Node Address. 802.3 address of MPE/iX system that downloaded the DTC.
• DTC Lan Multicast Addresses. These fields will be used by DTC diagnostics in
future releases.
• Selftest Status Readout. Provides results of most recent DTC selftest. The first
two columns list and identify SIC cards. The next two columns show status of the
SICs. For details on the DTC selftest readout, refer to the description of the DIAG
Selftest DTC subcommand.
• Version Numbers. The version numbers of hardware and software modules on the
DTC.
The remaining fields provide a detailed record of DTC events. They tell what events are
being logged (by MPE/iX) and list event frequencies. This information can be used by HP
support representatives for detailed diagnosis of DTC problems. Further explanation of
these fields is beyond the scope of this manual.
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.