WebView Switches

Destination File Name. Enter the configuration file name to which the file will be uploaded.

Transfer File Name. Specify the file type, Running Configuration or Startup Configuration. The Running

Configuration file holds all startup file commands and commands entered during the current session. The Startup

Configuration file holds the startup file commands needed by the Switch to power on or be rebooted.

Click the Submit button to begin the upload of the firmware or configuration file.

Maintenance Tab - Restore Defaults

The Restore Defaults screen lets you restore the Switch’s factory defaults.

Restore Company Defaults. Click Restore Company Defaults to restore the factory default settings.

 

Figure 5-82: Maintenance - Restore Defaults

NOTE: Before you restore the Switch’s factory defaults, note any settings you may want to use later.

 

 

Maintenance Tab - Integrated Cable Test

The Integrated Cable Test screen shows you results from performance tests on copper cables. The maximum cable length that can be tested is 120 meters. Cables are tested when the ports are in the down state, except for the Approximate Cable Length test.

Port. This is the port to which the cable is connected.

Test Result. This is the test result. OK indicates that the cable passed the test. No Cable means there is no cable connected to the port. Open Cable means the cable is connected on only one side. Short Cable indicates that a short has occurred in the cable. Undefined indicates that the test could not be properly performed.

Cable Fault Distance. This is the distance from the port at which the cable error occurred.

Last Update. This is the last time the port was tested.

Test Now. Click the Test Now button to perform the test.

Approximate Cable Length. This is the approximate length of the cable. The Approximate Cable Length test can be performed only when the port is up and operating at 1Gbps.

Figure 5-83: Maintenance - Integrated Cable Test

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SRW2016, SRW224G4, SRW2048, SRW248G4 specifications

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