Optical Transceiver Diagnostics - Dell PowerConnect 8024 User Manual

Fiber Cable — A fiber cable is connected to the port.
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• Cable Fault Distance — The distance from the port where the cable error occurred.
• Last Update — The last time the port was tested.
• 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 Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page.
3. Click Run Test.
The copper cable test is performed, and the results are displayed on the Integrated Cable Test for
Copper Cables page.
Displaying Integrated Cable Test Results Table
1. Open the Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page.
2. Click Show All.
3. Select the desired unit from the drop-down menu.
The web page displays the Integrated Cable Test Results Table page showing the results of previous
tests for every port on the selected unit.
Figure 6-34. Integrated Cable Test Results Table

Optical Transceiver Diagnostics

Use the Optical Transceiver Diagnostics page to perform tests on Fiber Optic cables.
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