R211x-HP Flexfabric 11900 Layer 2 - LAN Switching Command Reference

The test result is for reference only. The cable length detection error is up to 5 m (about 16 ft). If a test item

is not available, a hyphen (-) is displayed.

Examples

# Enable cable connection test on interface Ten-GigabitEthernet 1/0/1.

<Sysname> system-view

[Sysname] interface ten-gigabitethernet 1/0/1

[Sysname-Ten-GigabitEthernet1/0/1] virtual-cable-test

Cable status: abnormal(open), 140 metre(s)

Pair Impedance mismatch: -

Pair skew: - ns

Pair swap: -

Pair polarity: -

Insertion loss: - db

Return loss: - db

Near-end crosstalk: - db

Table 12 Command output

Field Description

Cable status

Cable status:

• normal—The cable is in good condition.

• abnormal—The cable is abnormal.

• abnormal (open)—An open circuit is detected.

• abnormal (short)—A short circuit is detected.

• failure—Test failed.

n metres

If the cable connection is normal, this field displays the total length of the cable.

If the cable connection has a fault, this field displays the length from the local port

to the faulty point.