Comtech EF Data SMS-758 - Manual (Page 59)

SMS-758 Modem Protection Switch Operation
MN/SMS758 Rev. 3 3–21
3.2.6 Status Menu
The STATUS display follows the MODE menu. It provides the following information:
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Identifies the active modulators and demodulators, both prime and backup.
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Shows backup online status.
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Shows the fault status of all active prime and backup modulators and
demodulators.
The STATUS menu displays only the active modulators and demodulators. If any
modulator or demodulator is faulted, an “F” alternates with the modem number on the
display.
The display shows online backup modulators and demodulators, with an arrow pointing to
the number of the prime being backed-up.
“Hot Standby” mode is identified by a dash between the backup modulator/demodulator
and the prime modulator/demodulator.
An asterisk is displayed while the backup modulator/demodulator is in the process of
backing up a prime modulator/demodulator if modem switch firmware is installed (5.x.x).
In all modes except BYPASS, the STATUS display returns after approximately three
minutes without keypad activity.
Refer to Figure 3-2 for details of the menu hierarchy and displays.