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Test Command

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test Command

Tests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopback tests. Internal and external tests require that the port be placed in diagnostic mode. Refer to the ”Set Command” on page A-36for information about changing the port administrative state. While the test is running, the remaining ports on the switch remain fully operational.

Authority

Admin session

Syntax

test

 

port [port_number] [test_type]

 

cancel

 

status

Keywords

port [port_number] [test_type]

 

Tests the port given by [port_number] using the test given by [test_type]. If you

 

omit [test_type], Internal is used. [test_type] can have the following values:

 

internal

 

Tests the SerDes for all port speeds independent of the capabilities of the

 

transceiver. This is the default. The port must be in diagnostics mode to

 

perform this test.

 

external

 

Tests both the SerDes and transceiver for all port speeds that are supported

 

by the transceiver. The port must be in diagnostics mode to perform this test,

 

and a loopback plug must be installed in the transceiver.

 

online

 

Tests communications between the port and its device node or device loop

 

at the operating port speed. The port being tested must be online and

 

connected to a remote device. The port passes if the test frame that was

 

sent by the ASIC matches the frame that is received. This test does not

 

disrupt communication on the port.

 

cancel

 

Cancels the online test in progress.

 

status

 

Displays the status of a test in progress, or if there is no test in progress, the

 

status of the test that was executed last.

Examples To run an internal or external port test, do the following:

1. To start an admin session, enter the following command and press the Enter key.

admin start

2.Place the port in Diagnostics mode, enter the following command (x = port number) and press the Enter key.

set port x state diagnostics

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