5 – Managing Ports

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Configuring Ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2.2

Changing Port Speeds

Ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps. The ports can be configured for either transmission speed or to sense the transmission speed of the device to which it is connected. Table 5-8describes the port speeds. To change the port speed, do the following:

1.Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.

2.Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.

3.Click the radio button that corresponds to the port speed you want.

4.Click the OK button to write the new port speed to the switch.

 

Table 5-8. Port Speeds

 

 

State

Description

 

 

Auto-Detect

Matches the transmission speed of the connected device. This is the

 

default.

1Gb

Sets the transmission speed to 1-Gbps.

2Gb

Sets the transmission speed to 2-Gbps.

 

 

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