Configuring the Switch

Viewing the Current Port Configuration

The Port State screen displays the port type, status, link state, and flow control in use, as well as the communication speed and duplex mode. To change any of the port settings, use the Port Configuration menu.

 

 

 

 

Alcatel OmniStack 8008

 

 

 

 

 

< Port State >

 

 

 

Port

Type

Operational Link

FlowControl

Speed and

 

 

 

 

 

 

InUse

Duplex InUse

 

 

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1.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

2.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

3.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

4.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

5.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

6.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

7.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

8.

1000SX

YES

UP

NONE

1000-FULL

 

 

 

 

 

 

<OK>

 

 

 

 

Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move. <Enter> to select.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Shows port type as 1000SX (1000BASE-SX).

Operational

 

Shows if the port is functioning or not.

 

 

Link

 

Indicates if the port has a valid connection to an external device.

FlowControl InUse

Shows the flow control type in use. Flow control can eliminate frame loss by

 

 

 

“blocking” traffic from end stations connected directly to the switch. Back

 

 

 

pressure is used for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex.

Speed and Duplex

Displays the current port speed and duplex mode used.

InUse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 8008 manual Viewing the Current Port Configuration, Parameter Description

8008 specifications

Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 8008 is an advanced networking platform designed to meet the demands of modern telecommunications. This solution is particularly suited for service providers and large enterprises seeking to enhance their network capabilities and improve service delivery.

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