Command Line Interface Reference Guide HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch

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PHY Diagnostics Commands
test copper-port tdr
The test copper-port tdr Privileged EXEC mode command uses Time Domain Reflectometry
(TDR) technology to diagnose the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port.
Syntax
test copper-port tdr
interface
Parameters
n interface — A valid Ethernet port. (Full syntax: port)
Default Setting
This command has no default configuration.
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC mode
Command Usage
The port to be tested should be shut down during the test, unless it is a combination port with the
fiber port active.
The maximum length of the cable for the TDR test is 120 meters.
Example
The following command results in a report on the cable attached to port e42.
Console# test copper-port tdr e42
Cable is open at 64 meters
Console# test copper-port tdr e45
Can’t perform this test on fiber ports