UFC 4-021-01
18 DECEMBER 2002
Send out an alert to a diverse set of pre-
designated receiving devices and confirm
System Functional test
receipt. Include at least one of each type
Monthly
of receiving device.
Power down the central control unit
Central control unit, reset
computer and restart.
Make a full system software backup.
System Software
Rotate backups based on accepted
backups
practice at site.
Verify proper operation of computer.
Defragment hard drive.
Central control unit,
Verify unobstructed flow of cooling air.
computer
Clean filters, remove dust buildup on
Quarterly
cooling fans, cooling fins, and air
intake vents.
Verify that system will operate in the
absence of line power; discontinue line
power to system and verify
Central control unit, UPS
functionality.
Test UPS. See AFPAM 32-1186 and
NFPA 70B.
System Software
Test the current software backup system
backups
by installing the system backup.
Verify content of pre-recorded
messages.
Verify activation of correct pre-
recorded message on the basis of
Yearly
selected event.
Central control unit,
operation
Verify activation of correct pre-
recorded message on the basis of
targeted area.
Verify central control unit security
mechanism is functional.
5-5
BASE-WIDE CONTROL SYSTEM. Tables 5-3 and 5-4 provide maintenance
information for the central control unit and communications network when an optional
base-wide control system for mass notification is installed.
5-3
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