摘要 |
A method and system for testing nodes in a network, where the network includes a plurality of nodes and at least one bus for coupling the plurality of nodes. The system includes a control processor for generating test commands to be sent to at least one node of the plurality of nodes and for receiving response data that is responsive to the test commands. The system also includes a back channel for coupling the control processor to the at least one node. The control processor uses the back channel to bypass the at least one bus during testing. According to the method and system disclosed herein, the present invention provides consistent and complete testing of nodes in a network, as well as significantly reduces test time from a manual 2 days to an automated 20 minutes or less.
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