Netgear XSM4324FS User Manual - Page 644

M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Fully Managed Stackable Switches command returns a cable length estimate if this feature is supported by the PHY for the current link speed. Note that if the link is down and a cable is attached to a 10/100 Ethernet adapter then the cable status might be Open or Short because some Ethernet adapters leave unused wire pairs unterminated or grounded. The following table describes the nonconfigurable information displayed on the page. Table 224. Cable Test Field Cable Status Cable Length Failure Location Description This displays the cable status as Normal, Open or Short. • Normal: the cable is working correctly. • Open: the cable is disconnected or there is a faulty connector. • Short: there is an electrical short in the cable. • Cable Test Failed: The cable status could not be determined. The cable might in fact be working. • Untested: The cable is not yet tested. • Invalid cable type: The cable type is unsupported. The estimated length of the cable in meters. The length is displayed as a range between the shortest estimated length and the longest estimated length. Unknown is displayed if the cable length could not be determined. The Cable Length is only displayed if the cable status is Normal. The estimated distance in meters from the end of the cable to the failure location. The failure location is only displayed if the cable status is Open or Short. Manage the Buffered, Command, and Console Logs The switch generates messages in response to events, faults, or errors occurring on the platform as well as changes in configuration or other occurrences. These messages are stored locally and can be forwarded to one or more centralized points of collection for monitoring purposes or long-term archival storage (see Configure the Syslog and Syslog Host Settings on page 649). Local and remote configuration of the logging capability includes filtering of messages logged or forwarded based on severity and generating component. View and Clear the Buffered Logs To view and clear the buffered logs: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. Monitor the Switch and Network 644 User Manual