Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual page 153

Cable Fault Distance — The distance from the port where the cable error occurred.
Last Update — The last time the port was tested.
Approximate Cable Length — The approximate cable length. This test can only be performed
when the port is up and operating at 1 Gbps.
Performing a Cable Test
1
Ensure that both ends of the copper cable are connected to a device.
2
Open the Copper Cables page.
3
Select an interface to test.
4
Click Test Now.
The copper cable test is performed, and the results are displayed on the Copper Cables page.
Displaying Virtual Cable Test Results Table
1
Open the Copper Cables page.
2
Click Show All.
The Integrated Cable Test Results Table page opens.
NOTE:
This screen displays the results of tests that have been previously run, but does not actually
perform the test on all ports now.
In addition to the fields in the Copper Cables page, the Integrated Cable Test Results Table
contains the following field:
Unit No. — The unit number for which the cable is displayed.
Performing Copper Cable Tests Using CLI Commands
The following table contains the CLI commands for performing copper cable tests.
Table 6-37. Copper Cable Test CLI Commands
CLI Command
test copper-port
tdr interface
show copper-port
tdr interface
show copper-port
cable-length
interface
Description
Performs VCT tests.
Shows results of last VCT tests on ports.
Displays the estimated copper cable length attached to a
port.
Configuring System Information
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