8. Testing
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Sending Test Patterns
Use the Send command to start transmission of a test patter n.
Only one test pattern can be active at a time on one port. Ta bl e 8 -3 , Va li d S en d
Test Pattern Combinations, lists the valid send test pattern combinations. Valid
combinations are identified by YES.
Procedure
To send a test pattern:
1. From the top-level menu screen, select Test.
2. From the Test screen, select Ptrns.
3. From the Patterns screen, select Send.
4. From the Patterns Send screen, press F1 to send a QRSS pattern, F2 to send
a 1-in-8 pattern, F3 to send a 511 pattern.
If you send a 1-in-8 pattern, skip Step 5.
5. From the Send screen, press the Function key that corresponds to network or
the port for which you want to send a test pattern. Use the scroll keys, if
necessary. (NET does not appear for the 511 pattern.)
F1 F2 F3
Test:
Rlpbk Lpbk Ptrns
F1 F2 F3
Patterns:
Abort Send Mon
F1 F2 F3
Patterns: Send
QRSS 1in8 511
F1 F2 F3
Send:
Name
NET Prt1 Prt2