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2. Refer to the following information displayed within the Configuration tab:
Description Displays the user assigned description of the ping test. The name is read-only. Use
this title to determine whether this test can be used as is or if a new ping test is
required.
Destination IP Displays the IP address of the target device. This is the numeric destination for the
device sent the ping packets. If this address does not accurately reflect the ping
destination target, the ping test will not be successful.
Timeout (sec) Displays the timeout value (in seconds) used to timeout the ping test if a round trip
packet is not received from the target device.
No. of Probes Displays the number of packets transmitted to the target IP address to discern the
round trip time between the switch and its connected device.
Frequency Define the interval (in seconds) between ping packet transmissions. Define a
longer interval if high levels of network congestion are anticipated between the
switch and its target device. Use a value of 0 to execute a single ping test or stop
a currently executing ping test.
3. To edit the properties of an existing ping test, select a ping based on the description listed and click the
Edit button. For more information, see
Modifying the Configuration of an Existing Ping Test on page
4. Select an existing ping test from those displayed within the Configure tab and click the
remove the ping test from those displayed.
5. Click the Add button to display a screen used to define the attributes of a new ping test. For more
information, see Adding a New Ping Test on page
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