iTap GigaBit Copper Port Aggregator

Viewing System Status

You can view status information of the iTap and ports. System Status indicates if the iTap is functioning correctly. If the System Status is DOWN, there is an inter- nal error. For more information, contact Net Optics' Technical Support.

In addition to the System Status, you can view the status of each iTap port and power supply as shown in Figure 16.

Figure 16: iTap System, Link, and Power Status

The following table explains the status fields.

Field Name

Value

Description

 

 

 

System Status

UP/DOWN

Down indicates an internal error. Call Net Optics

 

 

Customer Service for assistance

 

 

 

Port A Link Status

UP/DOWN

Indicates the state of incoming traffic on Port A

 

 

 

Port B Link Status

UP/DOWN

Indicates the state of incoming traffic on Port B

 

 

 

Port 1 Link Status

UP/DOWN

Indicates the state of communication on Port 1

 

 

 

Port 2 Link Status

UP/DOWN

Indicates the state of communication on Port 2

 

 

 

Power Supply 1

ON/OFF

Indicates if the iTap is receiving power from

Status

 

Power Supply 1

 

 

 

Power Supply 2

ON/OFF

Indicates if the iTap is receiving power from

Status

 

Power Supply 2

 

 

 

If a link is down, check the Port Parameters in the configuration section and submit correct settings if needed. If the link is still down, verify the communication settings of the connected devices are correct and check the cables.

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Net Optics 96547iTP, 96542iTP manual Viewing System Status, Field Name Value Description

96547iTP, 96542iTP specifications

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