User guide

User Guide NetXtreme II
September 2013
Broadcom Corporation
Document INGSRVT78-CDUM100-R Managing Ethernet Controller (Port) Page 253
NOTES:
• This feature can be used with Windows Server managed hosts only. It is not available for hosts operating on
Linux or other OSes. You can, however use BACS on a Linux client to connect to a Windows Server host and
run the cable analysis utility.
• You must have administrator privileges to run the cable analysis test.
• The network connection is temporarily lost during an analysis.
• This option is not available for NetXtreme II 10 GbE network adapters.
• This option is not available for all Broadcom network adapters.
• This option is available for Broadcom NetXtreme II VBD drivers.
To run a cable analysis using BACS GUI
1. Connect the cable to a port on a switch where the port is set to Auto and the Speed & Duplex driver settings are also
set to Auto.
2. Click the name of the adapter to test in the Explorer View pane.
NOTE: For Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters, select a VBD driver; for other adapters, select an NDIS driver.
3. From the Select a test to run list, select Cable Analysis.
4. Click Run.
5. In the error message window that warns of the network connection being temporarily interrupted, click Yes.
Distance. The valid cable length in meters (except when the Noise result is returned).
Status. The result of the analysis for the indicated pair.
• Good. Good cable/PCB signal paths, but no gigabit link.
• Crossed. Pin short or crosstalk along two or more cable/PCB signal paths.
• Open. One or both pins are open for a twisted pair.
• Short. Two pins from the same twisted pair are shorted together.
• Noise. Persistent noise present (most likely caused by Forced 10/100).
• GB Link. Gigabit link is up and running.
• N/A. Algorithm failed to reach a conclusion.
Link. The link connection speed and mode.
Status. The status after the test is run, either completed or failed.
There are several factors that could have an effect on the test results:
• Link partner. Various switch and hub manufacturers implement different PHYs. Some PHYs are not IEEE compliant.
• Cable quality. Category 3, 4, 5, and 6 may affect the test results.
• Electrical interference. The testing environment may affect the test results.
To run a cable analysis using BACS CLI
You can use the following CLI commands to run cable analysis for the specified target. This command is available for
physical device ports only.