Siemens SCALANCE X-400

Configuration using Web Based Management and Command Line Interface
4.5 The Switch menu
SCALANCE X-300 / X-400
Configuration Manual, 10/2014, C79000-G8976-C187-22
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4.5.23
Port Diagnostics
4.5.23.1
Cable tester (SCALANCE X-300/X408-2)
Switch cable tester
With this dialog, each individual Ethernet port can run independent fault diagnostics on the
cable. This allows short-circuits and cable breaks to be localized.
Note
Please note that this test is permitted only when no data connection is
established on the
port to be tested.
Figure 4-108 Cable tester
Port
The port to be tested is specified here.
Run Test
This button activates the test.
Pair
Displays the pair of wires in the cable.
Pairs 4-5 and 7-8 are not used with Fast Ethernet.