System Mode; When To Use System Mode; Local And Remote Operations - VeriFone MX 900 Series Reference Manual

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This chapter describes System Mode Operations. System Mode is used
exclusively by those responsible for configuring, deploying, and managing
MX 900 Series terminal installations in the field.

When to Use System Mode

Use System Mode functions to perform different subsets of related tasks:
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Local and Remote Operations

The System Mode operations available on an MX 900 Series terminal can be
divided into the following two categories or types:
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For information on performing remote operations, such as downloads, see the
"Performing Downloads" chapter.
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Application programmers:
versions of the MX 900 Series application program under development,
test and debug the application until validated and ready to download to
other terminals.
Deployers of MX 900 Series terminals to end-user sites:
specific tasks required to deploy a new MX 900 Series terminal in the
field, such as terminal configuration, application software download, and
testing of the terminal prior to deployment.
Terminal administrators or site managers:
routine tests and terminal maintenance, and configure terminals for
remote diagnostics and downloads.
Local operations: Addresses a standalone terminal and does not require
communication or data transfers between the terminal and another
terminal or computer. Perform local System Mode operations to
configure, test, and display information about the terminal.
Remote operations:
host computer (or another terminal) over a connection. Performs remote
System Mode operations to download application software to the
terminal, upload software from one terminal to another, and perform
diagnostics.
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Configure a development terminal, download
Requires communication between the terminal and a
Perform
Change passwords, perform