Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Guide

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch AXXSW1GB User Guide 139
Copper Cable Extended Feature
The Advanced button opens the Cable Extended Feature Page.
To perform an advance test on the ethernet port:
1. Click Diagnostics > Ethernet Ports. The Ethernet Ports Page opens.
2. Select a port and click . The Cable Extended Feature Page opens.
Figure 101. Cable Extended Feature Page
The Cable Extended Feature Page contains the following fields:
• Port — Displays the port being tested.
• Cable Status — Displays the cable status.
• Speed — Indicates the speed at which the cable is transmitting packets. The possible field values
are:
— 10 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps.
— 100 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps.
— 1000 — Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
• Link Status — Displays the current link status. The possible field values are:
— Up — Indicates the port is currently active.
— Down — Indicates the port is currently inactive.
• Pair — The pair of cables under test.
• Distance to Fault — Indicates the distance from the port where the cable error occurred.
• Status — Displays the cable status.
• Channel — Displays the cable's channel.