Dell PowerConnect 8024 User's Guide - Page 299

Port Configuration Use the Port Configuration page to define port parameters. To display the Port Configuration page, click Switching →Ports →Port Configuration in the tree view. Figure 7-20. Port Configuration The Port Configuration page contains the following fields: • Port - Specifies the Unit and Port for which port parameters are defined. • Description (0-64 Characters) - Provides a brief interface description, such as Ethernet. • Admin Status - Enables (Up) or disables (Down) traffic forwarding through the port. When Low Power is selected, the PHY automatically goes into a low power mode if no link partner is detected. • Current Port Status - Specifies whether the port is currently operational or non-operational. • Current Port Speed - Displays the actual synchronized port speed (bps). • Admin Port Speed - Forces the port speed to the selected 1000M or 10000M)value. • Maximum Frame Size (1518-9216)- Specifies the threshold beyond which packets exceeding this size are dropped. Default is 1518. • Admin Duplex - Specifies the port duplex mode. - Full - Indicates that the interface supports transmission between the switch and the client in both directions simultaneously. Configuring Switching Information 299