Specifications

Viewing the Current Port Configuration
The Port Information screen displays the port type, status, link state, and
flow control in use, as well as the communication speed and duplex mode.
To change any of the port settings, use the Port Configuration menu. .
Figure 2-21. Port Information
Vertical Horizon Local Management -- VH-8G
Port Information
: Port 1 - 8
Port Type Operational Link FlowControl Speed and
InUse Duplex InUse
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1. 1000SX YES DOWN ----------------- ----------------
2. 1000SX YES DOWN ----------------- ----------------
3. 1000SX YES UP 802.3x 1000-FULL
4. 1000SX YES DOWN ----------------- ----------------
5. 1000SX YES DOWN ----------------- ----------------
6. 1000SX YES UP NONE 1000-HALF
7. 1000SX YES UP 802.3x 1000-FULL
8. 1000SX YES UP BACK_PRESSURE 1000-HALF
<OK>
Use <TAB> or arrows keys to move. <Enter> to select.
Parameter Description
Type Shows port type as 1000SX (1000Base-SX)
Operational Shows if the port is functioning or not.
Link Indicates if the port has a valid connection to an external device.
FlowControl InUse Shows the flow control type in use. Flow control can eliminate
frame loss by “blocking” traffic from end stations connected
directly to the switch. Back pressure is used for half duplex and
IEEE 802.3x for full duplex.
Speed and
DuplexInUse
Displays the current port speed and duplex mode used.