Diagnostic Test Details Description

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Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details

Test	Description

Comm Interfaces	Verifies that inter-board communication sub-systems are accessible and
	functional
Switch Controller	Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional
Local and Remote Video	Verifies that all the video channel sub-systems are accessible and
	functional
LAN Connection	Verifies the LAN connection is accessible and functional.
On-line SIPs	Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered SIP
Offline SIPs	Indicates the number of SIP that have been connected successfully in
	the past and are apparently powered down
Suspect SIPs	Indicates the number of SIP that have been detected, but are either
	unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping
	tests

To run diagnostic tests:

1If OSCAR is not open, press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box will appear.

2Click Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears indicating that all users will be disconnected.

3Click OK to begin diagnostics. -or-

Click X or press <Escape> to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test.

4All users are disconnected and the diagnostics screen displays.

5As each test is finished, a pass or fail symbol appears. The test is complete when the last test's symbol displays.

6(Optional) If you have any Offline SIP, you can click the Clear button to remove them from the list.

7(Optional) If you have any Suspect SIP, you can click the Display button. The Suspect SIPs dialog box appears.

Analog Port Operation