Test Patterns for the Network
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The Send test sends a QRSS or 1-in-8 test pattern over the network interface.
The Monitor test monitors the QRSS test pattern over the network interface.
Procedure
To run a Send pattern test:
1. Position the cursor at the QRSS or 1-in-8 selection next to Send on the
Network Tests screen.
2. Press the space bar to select the desired test pattern (QRSS or 1-in-8).
3. Position the cursor at the Start command next to the selected pattern.
4. Press Enter.
5. The Start command is changed to Stop. If you want to manually stop the test,
verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop command.
6. Press Enter. The duration of the test is displayed.
Procedure
To run a Monitor QRSS test:
1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to Monitor QRSS on the
Network Tests screen.
2. If desired, use Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area and use the
virtual function key r or R (ResetMon) to clear the error counter to zero. Press
Ctrl-a to return the cursor to the Start command.
3. Press Enter.
4. The Start command is changed to Stop. If you want to manually stop the test,
verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop command.
5. Press Enter. The duration of the test is displayed.
The Send and Monitor Pattern tests cannot be started when any loopback is
already active on the network interface.
June 1997
Testing
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