5 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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Changing Port Speeds
Ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps. The ports
can be configured for either transmission speed or to sense the transmission
speed of the device to which it is connected. Table 5-8 describes the port speeds.
To change the port speed, do the following:
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.
3. Click the radio button that corresponds to the port speed you want.
4. Click the OK button to write the new port speed to the switch.
Table 5-8. Port Speeds
State Description
Auto-Detect Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the
default.
1 Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 1 Gbps.
2 Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 2 Gbps.
4 Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 4 Gbps.
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