Technical information
Technician’s Handbook
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WARNING: A Non-redundant switch is never recommended 
for use where the need for constant 
telecommunications availability is required. 
Because of the time it takes to complete an 
SX-2000 Non-redundant system reboot, and the 
absence of 911 functionality during this time, Mitel 
does not recommend a non-redundant system for 
mission critical sites such as hospitals, prisons, 
and police and fire stations. Certain hospitality 
and university residence sites, where 24 hour 
operations are a requirement, should always be 
serviced by an SX-2000 redundant system. For 
sites that must be protected against system 
outages resulting from software, hardware or 
regularly scheduled maintenance activities, 
redundancy on the SX-2000 is recommended.
Displaying the Status of Communication Paths
MEssage MATE
Displays the status of message links between redundant 
processors.
MEssage SUB
Displays the status of message links between the main 
control, and peripheral and DSU processors. All links should 
be open.
MEssage R
Displays the status of remote message links.
Collecting Traffic Data
Traffic data collection is set up using the Traffic Options 
Assignment form.
TRAFfic STAtus
Gives the current status of traffic data collection.










