Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics; Integrated Cable Test For Copper Cables; Figure - Dell PowerConnect 5316M User Manual

Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics

The Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page contains fields for performing tests on copper
cables. Cable testing provides information about where errors occurred in the cable, the last time a
cable test was performed, and the type of cable error which occurred. The tests use Time Domain
Reflectometry (TDR) technology to test the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached
to a port. Cables up to 120 meters long can be tested. Cables are tested when the ports are in the
down state, with the exception of the Approximated Cable Length test.
NOTE:
Cable tests are not available on internal ports.
To open the Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page, click System→ Diagnostics→
Integrated Cable Test in the tree view.
Figure 6-45. Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables
Port — The port to which the cable is connected.
Test Result — The cable test results. Possible values are:
No Cable — There is no cable connected to the port.
Open Cable — The cable is connected on only one side.
Short Cable — A short has occurred in the cable.
OK — The cable passed the test.
Cable Fault Distance — The distance from the port where the cable error occurred.
Last Update — The last time the port was tested.
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