Avaya 4000 Series - Confirming the cables are working; Check fiber port; Task flow: Check fiber port

4. Note the port administrative status.
Confirming the cables are working
About this task
Ensure that the cables connected to the port are functioning correctly.
Procedure
1. Go to interface specific mode using the interface ethernet <port>
command.
2. Use the no shutdown command to change the port configuration.
3. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port.
4. Note the operational and link status of the port.
Check fiber port
Confirm the fiber port is working and the cable connecting the port is the proper type.
Task flow: Check fiber port
About this task
The following task flow assists you to confirm that the fiber port cable is functioning and is of
the proper type.
Check fiber port
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