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3-18-2. Loopback Test
Fig. 3-68
Function name:
Loopback Test
Function description:
The GSM Series switches support two types of loopback tests including an Internal and
an External loopback test. The internal loopback test is an internal test and no test signal
is sent out of the switch. The external loopback test will send the test signal to its link
partner to check if the port has got an active link. If there is no active link the external
loopback test will fail.
Parameters description:
Port No:
Displays all ports on the switch.
Internal Loopback:
Displays the internal loopback test results.
External Loopback:
Displays the external loopback test results.
Run Again:
Click on this button to perform the loopback tests.