Textron Greenlee Communications DataScout 10G, User Manual

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26 /Test Interface Connections
Test Interface Connections
To connect the test interface to the device under test you must select the proper patch
cable depending on which interface you are testing and the termination type if using
the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect
the patch cord to the test device or network device first.
Link Active Indicators
Above each of the interface ports are Link active (ACTV) indicators. These green indi-
cators are lit when that port sees a valid Ethernet link on the Rx of the selected port.
Link status can also be found on the display, when green there is valid LINK.
Along with LINK status the test unit highlights in bright white if there is Copper or Fiber
signal detected and when there is a valid Fiber signal it displays the RX power in dB.
Regardless of the selection of Copper or Fiber interface the Copper/Fiber signal will
illuminate if signal is detected but the Copper/Fiber button indicates which port (Copper
or Fiber) the interface will Receive (Rx) from and Transmit (Tx) to.
Port Configuration
Port A & B Selection
The grey buttons at the top from left to right they will quickly tell you how the unit is
configured, e.g. from power up the pull-down menus reads and is configured for: Port-
A, Copper, 100Mbs, Auto-Negotiation on (green), Full Duplex, and Flow Control on.