Specifications

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BRIM Port Labels
These labels (Figure 2-6 on Page 2-11) represent the FDDI BRIM installed in
the ESXMIM. They provide access to the Icon Subviews menu for the
interface. This label displays three information labels: a BRIM Interface
Number label, BRIM Interface Type label, and BRIM Interface Status label.
The menu selection for these labels is Configuration, which opens the
Configuration dialog box that allows you to enable or disable the port.
BRIM Interface Number Label
This label shows the interface number for the FDDI BRIM.
BRIM Interface Type Label
This label shows the interface type (FDDI).
BRIM Interface Status Label
This label indicates the port activity status of the FDDI BRIM. Table 2-8 and
Table 2-9 show the possible states relative to the application selected.
Table 2-8. Interface Status for the Bridging Application
Color Status Description
Green FWD Port is forwarding network traffic.
Blue DIS Port is disabled.
Magenta LST Port is in the listening mode.
Magenta LRN Port is in the learning mode.
Blue SBY Port is in the standby mode.
Orange BLK Port is in the blocking mode.
Red BRK Port is broken.
Blue UNK The status is unknown.
Table 2-9. Interface Status for the Physical or MIB II Application
Color Status Description
Green ON Port is operational.
Blue OFF Port is off.
Yellow TST Port is in the test mode.