Dell PowerConnect M6220 User's Guide - Page 146

The Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page contains the following fields: • Interface - The interface to which the cable is connected. • Test Result - The cable test results. Possible values are: - No Cable - There is not a cable connected to the port. - Open Cable - The cable is open. - Short Cable - A short has occurred in the cable. - OK - The cable passed the test. - Fiber Cable - A fiber cable is connected to the port. • Cable Fault Distance - The distance from the port where the cable error occurred. • Last Update - The last time the port was tested. • Cable Length - The approximate cable length. This test can only be performed when the port is up and operating at 1 Gbps. Performing a Cable Test 1. Ensure that both ends of the copper cable are connected to a device. 2. Open the Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page. 3. Click Run Test. The copper cable test is performed, and the results are displayed on the Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page. Displaying Integrated Cable Test Results Table 1. Open the Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables page. 2. Click Show All. 3. Select the desired unit from the drop-down menu. The web page displays the Integrated Cable Test Results Table page showing the results of previous tests for every port on the selected unit. 144 Configuring System Information