Console Commands

Parameter

Description

Value/Field Size

Default

 

 

 

 

[Filter Parm Val]

User-specified parameter value. Log trace filters

10 characters

-1

 

messages so that only those with a parameter equal

 

 

 

to the specified value are printed. Use in conjunction

 

 

 

with [Filter Parm Pos] to identify in which position

 

 

 

the parameter value should appear.

 

 

[Filter Parm Pos]

Indicates at which position the filter parameter

1-7

0

 

should appear in the message (that is, first, second,

 

 

 

third). Only messages matching this filter will be

 

 

 

printed. Use in conjunction with [Filter Parm Val].

 

 

[Filter Search Str]

Filter search string. If this is not null, only messages

Any word/ module/

null

 

with the specified search pattern are printed to the

submodule name

 

 

console.

within alarm string

 

[Filter Debug Lvl]

Indicates which debug level to use as a message

-1 - 9/

-1

 

filter. Only messages with the given debug level are

n/a

 

 

printed. If the debug level is equal to or less than 0,

 

 

 

all messages are printed.

 

 

[Input File Flags]

Indicates whether the switch is in log mode or debug

log, debug

log

 

mode. Debug mode is for troubleshooting and

 

 

 

testing, and should not be used unless under advice

 

 

 

from a customer service engineer.

 

 

[Print Debug Msg]

If the print debug message flag is enabled (ON), full

ON/OFF

ON

 

debug messages print to the console. If this flag is

 

 

 

disabled (OFF), then only the message numbers

 

 

 

print to the screen.

 

 

[NLS mode]

Natural Language Syntax indicates which language

Only English currently

OFF

 

to use for displaying messages.

supported

 

[Output Destination]

Output from the log trace buffer can be modified to

n/a

console

 

print either to console or to file. Only console output

 

 

 

is supported.

 

 

[Print Parms Flags]

Indicates whether a message prints to console

ON/OFF

OFF

 

without specific parameter values displayed (OFF),

 

 

 

or whether the message includes and prints each

 

 

 

parameter value individually (ON). Disabling this

 

 

 

parameter increases the speed at which you receive

 

 

 

messages. Enabling it might be desired if you

 

 

 

identify a message requiring more specific details.

 

 

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6A000/ZX-250 specifications

Cabletron Systems, a notable player in networking hardware, introduced the 6A000/ZX-250 as a part of its commitment to providing efficient and robust local area network (LAN) solutions. This versatile device was designed to meet the demands of both small and medium-sized enterprises, showcasing Cabletron’s strength in modularity and scalability within networking technologies.

The 6A000/ZX-250 is fundamentally a network switch, engineered to facilitate high-speed data transfer while maintaining network reliability. One of its standout features is its ability to support advanced networking protocols, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This adaptability allows organizations to integrate various hardware seamlessly, thus providing a flexible networking infrastructure that can grow alongside business needs.

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Technologically, the 6A000/ZX-250 is compatible with both Ethernet and Token Ring networks, giving it an edge in environments where legacy systems still operate alongside modern technologies. The dual capability allows for a smoother transition when upgrading network infrastructure, easing the migration process for organizations looking to modernize their systems without disrupting existing operations.

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