Dell PowerConnect 8024 - Page 300

300 Configuring Switching Information
– Half — Indicates that the interface supports transmission between the switch and the client in
only one direction at a time.
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Current Duplex Mode — Displays the synchronized port duplex mode.
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Auto Negotiation — Enables Auto Negotiation on the port. Auto Negotiation is a protocol between
two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate, duplex mode, and flow control
abilities to its partner.
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Current Auto Negotiation — Displays the current Auto Negotiation setting.
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1000 Full — Indicates that the port is advertising a 1000 mbps speed and full-duplex mode
setting.
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10000 Full — Indicates that the port is advertising a 10000 mbps speed and full-duplex mode
setting.
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LAG — Displays LAG number if this port is a member of a LAG.
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Current Flow Control — Indicates the current Flow Control settings. Possible field values are:
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Active — Flow Control is active.
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Inactive — Flow Control is inactive.
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Transceiver Firmware Version — Displays firmware part number of port transceiver, if available. Valid
only for SFX7101 transceivers on 10GBase-T non-stacking ports.
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Image Firmware Version — Displays the version of the image on the firmware.
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Firmware Update Status — Indicates the statue of the firmware on the switch:
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Up-to-date — The firmware status is current.
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Outdated — The firmware status is not current.
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Max. Cable Length — Displays the maximum cable length determined by current power backoff level.
Defining Port Parameters
1. Open the Port Configuration page.
2. Select a unit and port in the Unit and Port fields.
3. Define the available fields on the screen.
4. Click Apply Changes .
The port parameters are saved to the switch.
Displaying the Port Table
1. Open the Port Configuration page.
2. Click Show All .
The
Port Configuration Table displays.