Dell PowerConnect 5316M User Manual page 200

Admin Duplex — The port duplex mode can be either Full or Half. Full indicates that the
interface supports transmission between the switch module and its link partner in both directions
simultaneously. Half indicates that the interface supports transmission between the switch module
and the client in only one direction at a time.
Current Duplex Mode — The currently configured port duplex mode.
Auto Negotiation — Enables Auto Negotiation on the port. Auto Negotiation is a protocol
between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode and
flow control abilities to its partner.
Current Auto Negotiation — The currently configured Auto Negotiation setting.
Back Pressure — Enables Back Pressure mode on the port. Back Pressure mode is used by the
receiving port for slowing down the partner port.
Current Back Pressure — The currently configured Back Pressure setting.
Flow Control — Enables or disables flow control or enables the auto negotiation of flow control on
the port. Operates when port is in Full duplex mode.
Current Flow Control — The currently configured Flow Control setting.
MDI/MDIX — Allows the switch module to decipher between crossed and uncrossed cables.
Hubs and switches are deliberately wired opposite the way end stations are wired, so that when a
hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be used, and
the pairs are match up properly. When two hubs/switches are connected to each other, or two end
stations are connected to each other, a crossover cable is used ensure that the correct pairs are
connected. The possible field values are:
Auto — Use to automatically detect the cable type.
MDI (Media Dependent Interface) — Use for end stations.
MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) — Use for hubs and switches.
Current MDI/MDIX— The currently configured switch module MDI/MDIX settings.
LAG — Specifies if the port is part of a LAG. Only external ports can be added to LAGs.
Defining Port Parameters
1
Open the Port Configuration page.
2
Select a port in the Port Field.
3
Define the remaining fields.
4
Click Apply Changes.
The port parameters are saved to the switch module.
Modifying Port Parameters
1
Open the Port Configuration page.
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Configuring Switch Module Information