Using the LCD

4.4.3Alarm Messages

Alarm Messages pertain to events that occur within the ESX regarding port status. The messages that can be displayed are shown in Table 4-4.

NOTE

Whether you are displaying Static System Messages, Alarm System Messages, or Saved System Messages, the display returns to the product name display 20 seconds after the last operation of the DISPLAY button.

To Display the Messages

There are two ways to gain access and display the Alarm Messages:

From the product name display

Press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds while the product name (e.g., CABLETRON ESX-1320) is displayed. When the button is released, the display steps to the first of the saved Alarm Messages described in Table 4-4. Thereafter, each time you press the DISPLAY button, the next message is displayed.

From a Static System Message display

Press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds while a Static System Message is displayed. When the button is released, the display steps to the saved Alarm Messages described in Table 4-4. Thereafter, each time you press the DISPLAY button, the next saved message is displayed.

To Exit

There are two ways to exit the Static System Messages:

Automatic 20-second exit

Allowing 20 seconds to elapse after the last DISPLAY button operation. The display returns to the product name.

Jump to saved System Messages

Press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. When the button is released, the display steps to the saved System Messages described in Section 4.4.4.

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Cabletron Systems ESX-1320 manual Alarm Messages, From the product name display