Phy Diagnostics Commands; Test Copper-Port Tdr; Show Copper-Ports Tdr - Dell PowerConnect 3424 Cli Reference Manual

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
• interface — A valid Ethernet port. (Full syntax: unit/port)
Default Configuration
This command has no default configuration.
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC mode
User Guidelines
• The port to be tested should be shut down during the test, unless it is a combination port
with fiber port active.
• The maximum length of the cable for the TDR test is 120 meter.
Examples
The following example results in a report on the cable attached to port 1/e3.
Console# test copper-port tdr 1/e3
Cable is open at 64 meters
Console# test copper-port tdr 2/e3
Can't perform this test on fiber ports

show copper-ports tdr

The show copper-ports tdr User EXEC mode command displays information on the last Time
Domain Reflectometry (TDR) test performed on copper ports.
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