Maintenance-Object Repair Procedures
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8-1830 Issue 1 May 2002
Packet Interface Test (#598)
This non-destructive test checks the packet bus interface circuitry on the VAL
circuit pack. Test failure indicates faulty circuit pack.
Congestion Query Test (#600)
This non-destructive test queries the number of used buffers to determine
whether the VAL circuit pack is congested.
Normal call handling resumes when the VAL circuit pack has recovered from
congestion.
Table 8-698. Test #598 Packet Interface Test
Error
Code
Tes t
Result Description / Recommendation
2000 ABORT Did not receive circuit pack test response within the allowable time period.
1. Retry command at 1-minute intervals up to 5 times.
2. If the problem persists, reset the circuit pack (reset board UUCSS).
3. If the problem persists, replace the circuit pack.
2012 ABORT Could not allocate the necessary system resources to run test.
2100 ABORT Internal system error.
1. Retry the command at 1-minute intervals up to 5 times.
2. If the problem persists, escalate the problem.
FAIL Circuit pack has detected a failure of the Packet Interface test (#598).
1. Retry command at 1-minute intervals up to 5 times.
2. If the problem persists, reset the circuit pack (reset board UUCSS).
3. If the test continues to fail, replace the circuit pack.
PASS The Packet Interface test (#598) passed.
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If: Then:
Used buffers are, or are nearly,
exhausted,
The test fails.
The test fails, The switch alarms, and announcements
can fail.