Configuring Ports; Defining Port Parameters - Dell PowerConnect 2808 User Manual

Configuring Ports

The Ports page contains links to port functionality pages including advanced features, such as Green
Ethernet, Storm Control and Port Mirroring. To open the Ports page, click Switch  Ports.

Defining Port Parameters

The Port Configuration page contains fields for defining port parameters. To open the Port
Configuration page, click Switch  Ports  Port Configuration in the tree view.
Figure 7-7. Port Configuration
• Port — The port number for which port parameters are defined.
• Description (0-64 Characters) — A brief interface description, such as Ethernet.
Port Type — The type of port.
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• Admin Status — Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. The new port status is
displayed in the Current Port Status field.
Current Port Status — Specifies whether the port is currently operational or non-operational.
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• Operational Status — The port operational status. Possible field values are:
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