Dell PowerConnect 5424 Command Line Interface Guide

PHY Diagnostics Commands 275
PHY Diagnostics Commands
test copper-port tdr
The test copper-port tdr Privileged EXEC mode command diagnoses with TDR (Time Domain
Reflectometry) technology the quality and characteristics of a copper cable attached to a port.
Syntax
• test copper-port tdr interface
• interface — A valid Ethernet port.
Default Configuration
This command has no default configuration.
Command Mode
Privileged EXEC mode.
User Guidelines
• The port under test should be conducted when the fiber link is down.
NOTE: The maximum distance VCT can function is 120 meters.
Examples
The following example results in a report on the cable attached to port g3.
show copper-ports tdr
The show copper-ports tdr Privileged EXEC mode command display the last TDR (Time Domain
Reflectometry) tests on specified ports.
Syntax
• show copper-ports tdr [ interface ]
• interface — A valid Ethernet port.
Console# test copper-port tdr g3
Cable is open at 100 meters
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Dell PowerConnect 5424 Specifications

General

Ports	24 x 10/100/1000Base-T
Switching Capacity	48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	35.7 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Rack Mountable	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
MAC Address Table Size	8K entries
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	16 MB
Voltage Required	100-240V AC
Management	Web, CLI, SNMP
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, RMON, Telnet
Features	QoS, VLAN, Link Aggregation