Dell Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters Broadcom NetXtreme 57XX User Guide - Page 85
Setting Adapter Properties
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Distance The valid cable length in meters (except when the Noise result is returned). Status The result of the analysis for the indicated pair. Good. Good cable/PCB signal paths, but no gigabit link. Crossed. Pin short or crosstalk along two or more cable/PCB signal paths. Open. One or both pins are open for a twisted pair. Short. Two pins from the same twisted pair are shorted together. Noise. Persistent noise present (most likely caused by Forced 10/100). GB Link. Gigabit link is up and running. N/A. Algorithm failed to reach a conclusion. Link The link connection speed and mode. Status The status after the test is run, either completed or failed. There are several factors that could have an effect on the test results: Link partner. Various switch and hub manufacturers implement different PHYs. Some PHYs are not IEEE compliant. Cable quality. Category 3, 4, 5, and 6 may affect the test results. Electrical interference. The testing environment may affect the test results. Setting Adapter Properties Advanced and iSCSI Boot Configuration on the Configurations tab allow you to view and change the values of the available properties of the selected adapter. The potentially available properties and their respective settings are described below.