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Figure 2-40. Ethernet Port Physical View

The following status Þelds are available in the Ethernet Port Physical View window:

Active Port

This Þeld will have an enabled check box next to the active port conÞguration option you have selected for your ETWMIM Ethernet port.

¥If you have conÞgured the ETWMIM for use with the Ethernet backplane connection, the X will appear in the BackPlane checkbox.

¥If you have opted to use a front panel EPIM for your Ethernet connection, the X will appear in the EPIM checkbox.

You cannot change your active port conÞguration from this window. It must be changed physically on the ETWMIM itself.

Epim Type

This Þeld will show the type of EPIM you have installed via the front panel of your ETWMIM, if applicable. The types of EPIMs are listed below, along with the type of segment each will be connected to.

¥EPIM-TÑ10BASE-T Twisted Pair Segment

¥EPIM-F1/F2ÑFiber Optic Link Segment

¥EPIM-F3ÑSingle Mode Fiber Optic Link Segment

¥EPIM-CÑThin-net segment

¥EPIM-AÑAUI cable segment

¥EPIM-XÑAUI cable segment

¥EPIM UnknownÑThe EPIM type cannot be determined

¥N/AÑThe backplane connection is being used.

Link State

This Þeld will display the link state of the EPIM Ethernet port. The possible states are:

¥LinkedÑindicates a link has been established on the EPIM.

¥UnlinkedÑindicates a link has not been established on the EPIM.

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Cabletron Systems 2.2 manual Active Port, Epim Type