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Configuring Ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2.2

Changing Port Speeds

The 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps 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 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps ports in the faceplate display.

2.Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.

3.Click the Port Speed radio button 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.

1 Gb

Sets the transmission speed to 1-Gbps.

2 Gb

Sets the transmission speed to 2-Gbps.

4 Gb

Sets the transmission speed to 4-Gbps. (Available only with a port

 

license key.)

 

 

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