Users Guide

250 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
4 Ensure that the cable is connected to tested port. Go to the Test tab.
5 Click Test Now . The copper cable and Approximate Cable Length tests are
performed, and the following test results are displayed:
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Test Result — Displays the cable test results. The possible options are:
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No Cable — There is no cable connected to the port.
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Open Cable — The cable is connected on only one side.
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Short Cable — A short has occurred in the cable.
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OK — The cable passed the test.
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Cable Fault Distance — Displays the distance from the port where
the cable error occurred.
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Last Update — Displays the last time the port was tested.
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Approximate Cable Length — Displays the approximate cable length.
Performing Integrated Cable Tests Using CLI Commands
The following table contains the CLI commands for performing integrated
cable tests.
Table 9-38. Integrated Cable Test CLI Commands
CLI Command Description
test cable-diagnostics tdr
interface[gigabitethernet|tengigab
itethernet] port-number
Performs VCT tests.
show cable-diagnostics tdr
interface[gigabitethernet|tengigab
itethernet] port-number
Shows results of last VCT tests on
ports.
show cable-diagnostics cable-
length interface
[gigabitethernet|tengigabitetherne
t] port-number
Displays the estimated copper
cable length attached to a port.