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XS712T Smart Switch
The following table describes the cable information displayed on the screen.
Logs
The switch can generate messages in response to events, faults, or errors occurring on the
platform as well as changes in configuration or other occurrences. These messages are
stored locally and can be forwarded to one or more centralized points of collection for
monitoring purposes or long term archival storage. Local and remote configuration of the
logging capability includes filtering of messages logged or forwarded based on severity and
generating component.
The Logs menu contains links described in the following sections.
•Memory Log
•FLASH Log
•Server Log
•Trap Logs
•Event Logs
Table 41. Cable information
Field Description
Port Specifies the port that has the connected cable.
Cable Status Displays the cable status.
• Normal. The cable is working correctly.
• Open. The cable is disconnected or there is a faulty connector.
• Short. There is an electrical short in the cable.
• Cable Test Failed. The cable status could not be determined. The
cable can in fact be working.
• Unknown. The test has not been performed.
Cable Length The estimated length of the cable in meters. The length is displayed
as a range between the shortest estimated length and the longest
estimated length. Unknown is displayed if the cable length could not
be determined. The Cable Length is displayed only if the cable status
is Normal.
Failure Location The estimated distance in meters from the end of the cable to the
failure location. The failure location is displayed only if the cable
status is Open or Short.