3-13
Interactive Mode
The Main Screen
The Main Screen, as shown in Figure 3-13, is the initial screen of the Interactive
Mode. It allows access to all of the Interactive Mode screens. Interactive Mode
screens are distinguished by the display of option fields. Option fields are
designated with brackets (< >). To select an option, highlight the option field by
using the arrow function keys to place the cursor on the option; then press the
ENTER key.
Lines 1 and 2 display the screen heading.
Line 3 displays the <ALARMS> option field. Access information about any
current alarms by selecting this item.
Line 4 displays the <SYSTEM>, <MODULES> and <SCREEN CONTRAST>
options. Select the appropriate option to access information on the desired
category.
Figure 3-13. The Main Screen
The Alarm Screen
Select the <ALARMS> option field in line 3 of the Main Screen, as shown in
Figure 3-13, to access the alarm message queue. Unread alarms are present in the
message queue when the ALARM LED is red.
Line 1 of the Alarm Screen, as shown in Figure 3-14, displays the current alarm in
the queue as well as the date and time the alarm occurred.
Lines 2 and 3 show the description of the current alarm including the module and
parameter(s) causing the alarm.
If other alarms are in the queue (indicated by x > 1 on line 1), select <MORE> to
see the information screens for them.
Figure 3-14. The Alarm Screen
MMAC-PLUS
<ALARMS>
<SYSTEM> <MODULES> <SCREEN CONTRAST>
CABLETRON SYSTEMS INC
Alarm Description Field
<MORE> <ACKNOWLEDGE> <EXIT>
Alarm Description Field
ALARM y of x 11/05/94, 11:23