Remote access vs. other types of access
For the most part, remote access provides the same capabilities as direct access to the Avaya IR system console and access through the LAN. Users can:
- Monitor system status and functions
- Perform administration, development, configuration, OS tuning, and maintenance functions
- Work with the operating system, boot PROM levels, and CMOS setup levels
- Check and change settings and configuration of the Sun Validation Test Suite (VTS) software
- Connect to the system via the external modem to manage the configuration, initialization, and operation of the modem by setting the modem's operating parameters, setting the modem initialization string, and resetting the modem
Additionally, messages can be written to the console (this ability may be disabled or enabled). Writing messages to the console is helpful if someone is at the console assisting with troubleshooting.
Remote access has a few limitations:
- Response time is slower. Using commands is preferable to using the Web Administration interface.
- The platform cannot be rebooted:
- While the user views system status
- From a remote connection
- The modem can be reset, but the connection is then dropped
Besides limitations that are caused by modem access, remote users may be constrained in the actions they perform by the state of the Avaya IR system. If the system is experiencing problems, limited functions, or no functions at all, may be available. See Effect of system state on system functions for more information.
