Optical Transceivers Diagnostics - Dell PowerConnect 2708 User Manual

Optical Transceivers Diagnostics

The Optical Transceivers Diagnostics page contains fields for performing tests on Fiber Optic
cables. The optical transceiver provides access to a set of parameters that can be monitored and
displayed to the system administrator.
NOTE:
Optical Transceivers Diagnostics analysis applies only to PowerConnect 2724
The
device's SFP ports, which support the digital diagnostic standard SFF-4872.
To open the page, click Optical Transceivers Diagnostics in the tree view.
Figure 6-14. Optical Transceivers Diagnostics
Port — The port on which the cable is tested.
Temperature — Internally measured transceiver temperature.
Voltage — Internally measured supply voltage.
Current — Measured TX bias current.
Output Power — Measured TX output power in milliwatts.
Input Power — Measured RX power in milliwatts.
Transmitter Fault — TX fault
Loss of Signal — Indicates if a loss of signal (LOS) occurred in the cable.
Data Ready — Indicates that the optical transceiver has achieved power up and data is ready.
Displaying Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Test Results
Open the Optical Transceiver Diagnostics page.
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Select an optic cable interface to be tested.
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