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C HAPTER 6 | Performing Basic Diagnostics
Running Cable Diagnostics
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RUNNING CABLE DIAGNOSTICS
The VeriPHY page is used to perform cable diagnostics for all ports or
selected ports to diagnose any cable faults (short, open, etc.) and report
the cable length.
PATH
Diagnostics, VeriPHY
PARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed on the VeriPHY Cable Diagnostics page:
◆ Port – Diagnostics can be performed on all ports or on a specific port.
◆ Cable Status – Shows the cable length, operating conditions and
isolates a variety of common faults that can occur on Category 5
twisted pair cabling.
WEB INTERFACE
To run cable diagnostics:
1. Click Diagnostics, VeriPHY.
2. Select all ports or indicate a specific port for testing.
3. Click Start.
If a specific port is selected, the test will take approximately 5 seconds. If
all ports are selected, it can run approximately 15 seconds. When
completed, the page refreshes automatically, and you can view the cable
diagnostics results in the cable status table. Note that VeriPHY is only
accurate for cables 7 - 140 meters long.
Ports will be linked down while running VeriPHY. Therefore, running VeriPHY
on a management port will cause the switch to stop responding until
testing is completed.
Figure 151: VeriPHY Cable Diagnostics