Dell PowerConnect 5424

280 Configuring Device Information
Hubs and switches are deliberately wired opposite the way end stations are wired, so that when a hub or
switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be used, and the pairs are
match up properly. When two hubs/switches are connected to each other, or two end stations are
connected to each other, a crossover cable is used ensure that the correct pairs are connected. The
possible field values are:
– Auto — Used to automatically detect the cable type.
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MDI (Media Dependent Interface) — Used for end stations.
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MDIX (Media Dependent Interface with Crossover) — Used for hubs and switches.
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Current MDI/MDIX — The currently configured device MDI/MDIX settings.
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LAG — Specifies if the port is part of a LAG.
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PVE (Uplink) — A port can be defined as a Private VLAN Edge (PVE) port of an uplink port, so that it
will be isolated from other ports within the same VLAN.
Defining Port Parameters
1 Open the Port Configuration page.
2 Select a port in the Port Field.
3 Define the remaining fields.
4 Click Apply Changes .
The port parameters are saved to the device.
Modifying Port Parameters
1 Open the Port Configuration page.
2 Select a port in the Port Field.
3 Modify the remaining fields.
4 Click Apply Changes .
The port parameters are saved to the device.