During normal operations, when the system console is not in problem determination mode, it receives a minimal set of messages. Otherwise, the volume of messages received during normal operations might flood the system console and have an impact on operations.
During normal operations, an operator can reply to any WTOR message from the system console. However, the system console cannot receive messages defined by routing code or message level. Also, except for VARY CN,ACTIVATE, an operator cannot issue commands from the system console to change the system console characteristics.