Hirschmann GREYHOUND GRS1020, Reference Manual

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Diagnostics
[ Diagnostics > Ports > TP cable diagnosis ]
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RM GUI GRS
Release 8.0 09/2019
6.4.2 TP cable diagnosis
[ Diagnostics > Ports > TP cable diagnosis ]
This feature tests the cable attached to an interface for short or open circuit. The table displays the
cable status and estimated length. The device also displays the individual cable pairs connected to
the port. When the device detects a short circuit or an open circuit in the cable, it also displays the
estimated distance to the problem.
Note: This test interrupts traffic on the port.
Information
Port
Displays the port number.
Status
Status of the Virtual Cable Tester.
Possible values:

active
Cable testing is in progress.
To start the test, click the button and then the
Start cable diagnosis... item. This action opens
the Select port dialog.

success
The device displays this entry after performing a successful test.

failure
The device displays this entry after an interruption in the test.

uninitialized
The device displays this entry while in standby.
Table
Cable pair
Displays the cable pair to which this entry relates. The device uses the first PHY index supported
to display the values.
Result
Displays the results of the cable test.
Possible values:

normal
The cable is functioning properly.

open
There is a break in the cable causing an interruption.