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Format snapshot multicast
Mode Support
snapshot vpc
Use this command to dump a set of MLAG (Multi-switch Link Aggregation Group) debug information to
capture the current state of MLAG. The output is written to the console and can be extensive.
Format snapshot vpc
Mode Support
telnetd
Use this command in Support mode to start or stop the Telnet daemon on the switch.
Format telnetd {start | stop}
Mode Support
Cable Test Command
The cable test feature enables you to determine the cable connection status on a selected port.
Note
The cable test feature is supported only for copper cable. It is not supported for optical fiber
cable.
If the port has an active link while the cable test is run, the link can go down for the duration
of the test.
cablestatus
This command returns the status of the specified port.
Format
cablestatus unit/slot/port
Mode Privileged EXEC
Column Meaning
Cable
Status
One of the following statuses is returned:
Normal: The cable is working correctly.
Open: The cable is disconnected or there is a faulty connector.
Short: There is an electrical short in the cable.
Cable Test Failed: The cable status could not be determined. The cable may in fact be working.
Utility Commands
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