Cisco SF 300-08 - Chapter 11: VLAN Management; VLANs

Port Management
Green Ethernet
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Setting Global Green Ethernet Properties
The Properties Page displays and enables configuration of the Green Ethernet
mode for the switch. It also displays the current power savings.
To define Global Green Ethernet properties:
STEP 1 Click Port Management > Green Ethernet > Properties. The Properties Page
opens.
STEP 2 Enter the values for the following fields:
• Energy Detect Mode—Globally enable or disable Energy Detect mode. If
this mode is changed, a message is displayed.
The Energy mode is changed when you click OK.
• Short Reach Mode—Globally enable or disable Short Reach mode if there
are GE ports on the switch.
NOTE Disabling or enabling Energy Detect Mode temporarily disconnects
the network connections.
• Power Savings—Displays the percentage of power saved by running in
Green Ethernet mode.
• Cumulative Energy Saved—Displays the amount of energy saved from the
last switch reboot. This value is updated each time there is an event that
affects power saving.
STEP 3 Click Apply. The Port Settings are modified, and the switch is updated.