CLI Reference Guide-R02

Chapter 11 | Interface Commands
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Example
Console#test cable-diagnostics interface ethernet 1/24
Console#
show
cable-diagnostics
This command shows the results of a cable diagnostics test.
Syntax
show cable-diagnostics interface [interface]
interface
ethernet unit/port
unit - Unit identifier. (Range: 1)
port - Port number. (Range: 1-18)
Command Mode
Privileged Exec
Command Usage
◆ 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.
◆ 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.
◆ Potential conditions which may be listed by the diagnostics are shown by the
legend in the following example. Additional information is provided for the
following test results.
■
OK: Correctly terminated pair
■
ON: Open pair, no link partner
■
IE (Impedance mismatch): Terminating impedance is not in the reference
range.
■
NS (Not Supported): This message is displayed for any Gigabit Ethernet
ports linked up at a speed lower than 1000 Mbps.
■
UN: Unknown Error
Example
Console#show cable-diagnostics interface ethernet 1/7
TF: Test failed
OK: OK
ON: Open
ST: Short
IE: Impedance error
NC: No cable
NT: Not tested
NS: Not supported