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142 Managing Ports

NOTE:

The online port diagnostic test is not allowed on a TR_Port. If attempted, an error message

appears stating that an online port diagnostic test is not allowed on a TR port.

Figure 84

Port Diagnostics dialog box

To test a port:

1.

Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.

2.

Select Port > Port Diagnostics.

3.

Choose one of the following options:
• Select Online Port Diagnostics to open the Port Diagnostics dialog box. Select the port to test from

the Select Port drop-down list. The test type is Online, by default.

• Select Other Port Diagnostics to open the Port Diagnostics dialog box. Select the port number, and

then select Internal or External test type from the drop-down list.

4.

Enter a frame size (the default is 256).

5.

Enable or disable the Terminate Test Upon Error option.

6.

Select a Loop Count option:
• Loop Forever runs the test until you click Stop Test.
• Loop Count runs the test a specified number of times.

7.

Select a Test Pattern option: Accept the default test pattern, or select the User-Defined option and enter

a value.

8.

Click Start Test to begin the test. Observe the results in the Test Results area.

NOTE:

If the Test Status field in the Test Results area indicates Failed, note the Test Fault Code displayed in

the Port Information data window and contact Tech Support.

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