MDS Series Users Guide
8.4. Command Set
Wake Up (Access Command Mode)
Waking an Any-to-Any Mode Port will provide access to the
Command Mode, allowing the user to enter commands to connect
ports, display status and etc.. When the Command Mode is
inactive (Port Asleep), /^E is the only MDS command that will
be recognized.
Command Availability: All (Administrator) / Basic (User)
Command Format: /^E [Enter]
MDS Response: The "MDS>" prompt will appear.
Sleep (Exit Command Mode)
Puts an Any-to-Any Mode Port to sleep and exits the Command
Mode. While a port is sleeping, the unit will not recognize any
MDS commands except the /^E (Wake Up) command. Note that
exiting from the Command Mode will not terminate port
connections.
Command Availability: All (Administrator) / Basic (User)
Command Format: /X [Enter]
MDS Response: (Terse and Verbose) PORT ASLEEP
( /H )
Help
Displays a Help Screen, which lists all MDS commands along
with a brief description of each command.
Command Availability: All (Administrator) / Basic (User)
Command Format: /H [Enter]
MDS Response: Displays Help Screen
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( /^E )
( /X )