Cisco ESW 500 - Ethernet Port Testing

Managing Device Diagnostics
Ethernet Port Testing
ESW 500 Series Switches Administration Guide 424
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STEP 1 Click Maintenance > Diagnostics > Ethernet Ports. The Ethernet Ports Page opens:
The Ethernet Ports Page contains the following fields:
• Port — Displays the port list.
• Test Result — Displays the cable test results. Possible values are:
- No Cable — Indicates that a cable is not connected to the port.
- Open Cable — Indicates that a cable is connected on only one side.
- Short Cable — Indicates that a short has occurred in the cable.
- OK — Indicates that the cable passed the test.
• Cable Fault Distance — Indicates the distance from the port where the cable
error occurred.
• Last Update — Indicates the last time the cable tests were updated.
• Cable Length — Indicates the cable length. This test can only be performed
when the port is up and operating at 1 Gbps.