Main DPC Console Window

The main DPC console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins. A menu and tool bar at the top of the GUI provide options to initiate plug-ins and other support features. A status bar at the bottom displays connection information like server name, line status, and mode.

Toolbar

The toolbar buttons combine server control and management plug-in options available from the Connect and Action Menus.

Connects to a selected server.

Disconnects from the currently connected server.

Powers the selected server on or off.

Resets the selected server.

Opens the SEL viewer.

Opens the SDR viewer.

Opens the FRU viewer.

Opens the phonebook.

Opens online help.

Status Bar

The status bar displays at the bottom of the current window. It contains the following status information:

Server Name: Lists the name of the connected server.

Line: Lists the type of line connectiondirect or modem.

Mode: Lists modeeither redirect or EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM2 port.

Line Status: Gives status information on the server connection. For example, if a server is connected, the status bar says “Connected.” Otherwise, the line is blank.

DPC Console Main Menu

File

Exit: Exits the DPC console.

Connect

Disconnect: Disconnects the server connection.

[Re]Connect: Raises the connect dialog.

(A list of the five most recent connections): Initiates connection to selected server.

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