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Table 43 Configuration items 
Item Descri
tion
Testing 
type 
External. 
Sets the loopback test type, which can be selected between External and Internal.
 
Internal. 
 
3.  Click Test to start the loopback test. 
The Result box displays the test results. 
Figure 85 Loopback test result 
 
 
Configuration guidelines 
When you perform a loopback test, follow these guidelines: 
•  You can perform an internal loopback test but not an external loopback test on a port that is 
physically down, while you can perform neither test on a port that is manually shut down. 
•  The system does not allow Rate, Duplex, Cable Type and Port Status configuration on a port under 
a loopback test.  
•  An Ethernet port works in full duplex mode when the loopback test is performed, and restores its 
original duplex mode after the loopback test.