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5.4
Resetting a Port
The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. To reset a port, do the following:
1.In the faceplate display, select the ports to be reset.
2.Open the Port menu and select Reset Port.
5.5
Testing Ports
The port loopback tests verify correct port operation by sending a frame out through the loop, and then verifying that the frame received matches the frame that was sent. Only one port can be tested at a time for each type of test. The Port Loopback Test dialog shown in Figure
Figure 5-4. Port Loopback Test Dialog
SerDes level (Internal) - The SerDes level test verifies port circuitry. The SerDes level test sends a test frame from the ASIC through the SerDes chip and back to the ASIC for the selected ports. The port passes the test if the frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the test frame that was received. This test requires that the port be in diagnostics mode, and therefore, disrupts communication.
