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Ensure that the cable is connected to tested port. Go to the
Test
tab.
5
Click
Test Now
. The copper cable and Approximate Cable Length tests are
performed, and the following test results are displayed:
–
Test Result
— Displays the cable test results. The possible options are:
•
No Cable
— There is no cable connected to the port.
•
Open Cable
— The cable is connected on only one side.
•
Short Cable
— A short has occurred in the cable.
•
OK
— The cable passed the test.
–
Cable Fault Distance
— Displays the distance from the port where
the cable error occurred.
–
Last Update
— Displays the last time the port was tested.
–
Approximate Cable Length
— Displays the approximate cable length.
Performing Integrated Cable Tests Using CLI Commands
The following table contains the CLI commands for performing integrated
cable tests.
Table 9-38. Integrated Cable Test CLI Commands
CLI Command
Description
test cable-diagnostics tdr
interface[gigabitethernet|tengigab
itethernet]
port-number
Performs VCT tests.
show cable-diagnostics tdr
interface[gigabitethernet|tengigab
itethernet]
port-number
Shows results of last VCT tests on
ports.
show cable-diagnostics cable-
length
interface
[gigabitethernet|tengigabitetherne
t]
port-number
Displays the estimated copper
cable length attached to a port.