Configuring and Monitoring through the LCD

Setting the Loopback Timeout

The loopback timeout determines the amount of time before a loopback clears automatically. To set a loopback timeout:

1From the LOOPBACK MODE display, press Next. LOOPBACK TIMEOUT displays.

2Press Enter to access the loopback timeout options.

3Press Next to scroll through the options until the desired setting appears.

If you set the loopback timeout to NONE, loopbacks run until you clear them manually or turn the unit off.

4Press Enter to select the option and return to the LOOPBACK TIMEOUT display.

VIEWING SYSTEM INFORMATION

Through the LCD menu you can view the following product information (with the option name in parentheses):

•firmware version and PROM checksum (S/W REV and S/W CKSUM)

•hardware configuration information (H/W CONFIG)

•local unit ID (LOCAL UNIT ID)

•remote unit ID (REMOTE UNIT ID)

•remote interface card type (REMOTE I/F)

•circuit ID (CIRCUIT ID)

You cannot change any of this information through the LCD. Use an ASCII terminal to set the local and remote unit IDs, and the circuit ID. See “Entering System Information” on page 5-17.

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