Bridging

Using the Physical View Windows

ETWMIM Ethernet Port Physical View

The Physical View allows you to view the physical state of the Ethernet port when you are monitoring an ETWMIM via SPECTRUM Element Manager.

To use the Physical View option

from the Bridge Status window:

1.Click on the Ethernet bridge port (Port 1). The Ethernet bridge port pull-down menu will appear.

2.Drag down to select Physical View…. The ETWMIM EtherPhysStatus (Ethernet Physical Status) window, Figure 4-27, will appear.

from the Chassis View window:

1.Click on the Ethernet bridge interface (Port 1). The Ethernet bridge port pull-down menu will appear.

2.Drag down to select Physical View…. The ETWMIM EtherPhysStatus (Ethernet Physical Status) window, Figure 4-27, will appear.

Figure 4-27. Ethernet Port Physical View

Ethernet Port Physical Status Fields

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.

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CSX200, CSX400 specifications

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