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
•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
•Operational Status — The port operational status. Possible field values are:
–Active — The port is currently active and is currently receiving and transmitting traffic.
–Disable — The port is currently disabled, and is not currently receiving or transmitting traffic.