Configuring Ports

The Ports page contains links to port functionality pages including advanced features, such as Green Ethernet, Storm Control and Port Mirroring. To open the Ports page, click Switch Ports.

Defining Port Parameters

The Port Configuration page contains fields for defining port parameters. To open the Port Configuration page, click Switch Ports Port Configuration in the tree view.

Figure 7-7. Port Configuration

Port — The port number for which port parameters are defined.

Description (0-64 Characters) — A brief interface description, such as Ethernet.

Port Type — The type of port.

Admin Status — Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. The new port status is displayed in the Current Port Status field.

Current Port Status — Specifies whether the port is currently operational or non-operational.

Operational Status — The port operational status. Possible field values are:

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