
Chapter 6: Configuration and alignment
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Table 72 Main PSU Port and Aux Port attributes
Attribute
Meaning
Auto Negotiation
Disabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is forced.
Enabled: Configuration of the Ethernet interface is automatically
negotiated (default). This is the preferred setting.
See the caution at the start of this section about auto-negotiation versus
forced Ethernet configuration.
Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner.
Auto Neg
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Only displayed when Auto Negotiation is set to Enabled.
The data rate that the auto-negotiation mechanism will advertise as
available on the Ethernet interface (1000 Mbps or 100 Mbps Full
Duplex). Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet
link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner.
Forced
Configuration
Only displayed when Auto Negotiation is set to Disabled.
This forces the speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet interface. Over-
the-air throughput will be capped to the rate of the Ethernet interface at
the receiving end of the link. Select a data rate that is within the
capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the
Ethernet link partner.
Auto Mdix
Disabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium
Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is disabled.
Enabled: The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium
Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is enabled.
Power Over
Ethernet Output
Aux port only.
Disabled: The ODU does not supply power to the auxiliary device.
Enabled: The ODU supplies power to the auxiliary device.
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