Dell PowerConnect 2708 User Manual

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47Defining Interface ConfigurationThe Interface Configuration page enables the user to set the port parameters, such as port speed,port type, and additional port operational attributes. To open the page, click InterfaceConfiguration in the tree view.Figure 6-3. Interface ConfigurationInterface — The current interface type for a port or a LAG, for which interface parameters aredefined.Interface Type — Specifies the port’s maximum speed and the port media type, required for theappropriate cable type connection. For example, 100M-Copper or 1000M-Fiber.Admin Status — Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. When Up is selected, thetraffic is forwarded through the port. When Down is selected, no traffic is forwarded through theport.Current Port Status — Specifies whether the port is currently operational or non-operational.Operational Status — Indicates the port operational status. The possible field values are:Suspended — Indicates that the port is currently active, and it is currently not transmitting orreceiving traffic.Active — Indicates that the port is currently receiving and transmitting traffic.Disable — Indicates that the port is currently disabled and therefore, not receiving ortransmitting traffic.Admin Speed — The rate configured for the port. The port type determines what speed settingoptions are available. Admin Speed can only be designated when auto negotiation is disabled onthe configured port.