Optical Transceivers Diagnostics

The Optical Transceivers Diagnostics page contains fields for performing tests on Fiber Optic cables. The optical transceiver provides access to a set of parameters that can be monitored and displayed to the system administrator.

NOTE: The Optical Transceivers Diagnostics analysis applies only to PowerConnect 2724 device’s SFP ports, which support the digital diagnostic standard SFF-4872.

To open the page, click Optical Transceivers Diagnostics in the tree view.

Figure 6-14. Optical Transceivers Diagnostics

Port — The port on which the cable is tested.

Temperature — Internally measured transceiver temperature. Voltage — Internally measured supply voltage.

Current — Measured TX bias current.

Output Power — Measured TX output power in milliwatts. Input Power — Measured RX power in milliwatts. Transmitter Fault — TX fault

Loss of Signal — Indicates if a loss of signal (LOS) occurred in the cable.

Data Ready — Indicates that the optical transceiver has achieved power up and data is ready.

Displaying Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Test Results

1Open the Optical Transceiver Diagnostics page.

2Select an optic cable interface to be tested.

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Dell PC2724, PC2748 Displaying Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Test Results, Open the Optical Transceiver Diagnostics