3.14 PHY Diagnostics Commands
3.14.1 test copper-port tdr
The test copper-port tdr privileged EXEC command diagnoses with TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) technology the
quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port.
Syntax
test copper-port tdr interface
interface — A valid Ethernet port.
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Default Configuration
This command has no default configuration.
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC mode
User Guidelines
The port can only be tested if cable is connected to both sides.
The port under test should be shut down during the test, unless it is a combo port with an active fiber port.
The maximum disatance VCT can function is 120 meters.
Examples
The following example results in a report on the cable attached to port g3.
Console# test copper-port tdr g3
Cable is open at 100 meters
The following example results in a failure to report on the cable attached to port g4.
Console# test copper-port tdr g4
Can't perform the test on fiber ports
3.14.2 show copper-ports tdr
The show copper-ports tdr privileged EXEC command display the last TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) tests on
specified ports.
Syntax
show copper-ports tdr [interface]
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interface — A valid Ethernet port.
Default Configuration
This command has no default configuration.
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC mode
User Guidelines
There are no user guidelines for this command.
Example
The following example displays the last TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) tests on all ports.
Console# show copper-ports tdr
Port
Result
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Length
Date
[meters]
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83