950 Running the BSC On line Test
The BSC on line test verifies correct operation
of
the communications link between two systems,
or
between
the system and attached
BSC
devices. To run the
BSC
on line test, a similar support program must be
started
at
the remote location.
1.
Key
il'l
BSCTEST on the SSP command line and press the Enter key.
2.
Insert diskette
61,
when prompted for a diskette.
3.
Select:
a. A line number to be tested.
b.
REQUESTOR (to start the
13sc
test to another system)
or
RESPONDER (to answer the BSC test
request from another system).
c.
The data coding the customer has been using (ASCII
or
EBCDIC).
d. YES to review
or
change the communications configuration. Always attempt to run the test with the
present configuration before making any changes unless you are attempting to run to a system
or
device
that
the customer was not using.
e.
For
switched line configurations, you may
be
prompted for security information (a customer option).
4.
Select the test to be run.
5.
Select the number
of
times the test should
be
run. You should run two
or
more tests
at
least
10
times
each.
6.
Analyze the results.
If
the test ends with no errors, the communications link is operating correctly now.
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