User`s guide

Using the STS16-20 Chassis View
2-8 Viewing Chassis Information
Errors
Displays the percentage of the total number of valid packets processed by each
port during the last polling interval that were error packets. This percentage
reßects the number of errors generated during the last polling interval by devices
connected to that port compared to the total number of valid packets processed
by the port.
I/F Mapping
Displays the index value associated with each port on the STS16-20.
I/F Speed
Displays the speed (4 or 16 Mbps) of the network segment connected to each port.
I/F Type
Displays the interface type of each port on the STS16-20: TR for Token Ring.
Port Status Display Color Codes
The port status display options incorporate color coding schemes. For the Admin,
and Operator display options the color coding scheme is described above.
For all other port status display selections Ñ Load, Errors, I/F Mapping,
I/F Speed, and I/F Type Ñ color codes will reßect the most recently selected
option which incorporates its own color coding scheme.
NOTE
For this release, the Load port status option will display three dashes and maintain the
color code of the most recently selected Port Status option for any unlinked ports (i.e.
ports for which the Operator status is OFF).
NOTE
The polling interval is set via the Tools Ñ> Options window from the primary window
menu bar. Refer to the NetSight Element Manager UserÕs Guide for more
information on setting device polling intervals.
NOTE
For this release, the I/F Speed port status option will display a zero and maintain the
color code of the most recently selected Port Status option for any unlinked ports (i.e.
ports for which the Operator status is OFF).