The Bytex configuration utility (bytex_config) simplifies configuration of the Bytex switch.  Most of the labs (including all STARS labs) and many of the resources such as SCIPs are connected to the Bytex at the Tech Center.  Configuring this switch allows a lab to receive data from a SIRS tool, live data, or the Target Generation Facility.

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Starting the Bytex Configuration Utility

1. Log in as user stars.
2. Start X-Windows by typing startx.
3. Click on the Bytex button at the bottom of the screen.  The window in figure 1 should appear.

Figure 1.  Bytex Configuration Utility Window

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Selecting a Bytex Configuration

1. A list of Bytex configurations are displayed in a scrolling list at the top of the main window.  See figure 2.
2. Click on one of the configurations or use the arrow keys to select a configuration.
3. Read and verify that the description that appears below the list is what you want.  See figure 2.

Figure 2.  Choosing a Configuration

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Executing a Bytex Configuration

1. Once the appropriate Bytex configuration has been selected, click on the "Execute" button.  See figure 2.
2. The Bytex command window will appear and reveal the status, either OK or failed, of each Bytex command.  See figure 3.
3. If the Bytex configuration displays current port or group settings, the window will appear.  See figure 4.

Figure 3.  Bytex Command Status Window
 

Figure 4.  Bytex Display Status Window

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Warning Dialogs

1. A warning dialog will appear any time the Bytex configuration you are executing is about to change a resource that may be used by others.
2. Please read the dialog carefully and check that your actions will not affect others.  See figure 5.

Figure 5.  Warning dialog

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Other Buttons

• Quit - Abort any currently executing configuration and quit the Bytex configuration utility.
• Log - Show the log file of executed Bytex commands.
• About - Show copyright information and a link to the JVN Communications, Inc. web site.