Web Management Guide-R05

Chapter 4 | Interface Configuration
Port Configuration
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◆ This cable test is only accurate for cables 7 - 100 meters long.
◆ The test takes approximately 5 seconds. The switch displays the results of the
test immediately upon completion, including common cable failures, as well as
the status and approximate length to a fault.
◆ Potential conditions which may be listed by the diagnostics include:
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OK: Correctly terminated pair
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Open: Open pair, no link partner
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Short: Shorted pair
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Not Supported: This message is displayed for any Gigabit Ethernet ports
linked up at a speed lower than 1000 Mbps.
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Impedance mismatch: Terminating impedance is not in the reference
range.
◆ Ports are linked down while running cable diagnostics.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed:
◆ Port – Switch port identifier.
◆ Type – Displays media type. (GE – Gigabit Ethernet, Other – SFP)
◆ Link Status – Shows if the port link is up or down.
◆ Test Result – The results include common cable failures, as well as the status
and approximate distance to a fault, or the approximate cable length if no fault
is found.
To ensure more accurate measurement of the length to a fault, first disable
power-saving mode on the link partner before running cable diagnostics.
For link-down ports, the reported distance to a fault is accurate to within +/- 2
meters. For link-up ports, the accuracy is +/- 10 meters.
◆ Last Updated – Shows the last time this port was tested.
◆ Test – Initiates cable test.
Web Interface
To test the cable attached to a port:
1. Click Interface, Port, Cable Test.
2. Click Test for any port to start the cable test.