Statistics and Diagnostics 141FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\UserGuide\Dell_Astute_Statistics_and_Diagnostics.fmD E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 8 / 9 / 1 6 - F O R P R O O F O N L YThe Approximated Cable Length test can only be performed when the port isup and operating at 1 Gbps.To perform a cable test and view the results:1 Click Statistics and Diagnosis > Diagnostics.2 Click Integrated Cable Test.3 Ensure that both ends of the copper cable are connected, one end to testedport and one end to device.4 Click Test for the port to be tested. The copper cable and ApproximateCable Length tests are performed, and the following test results aredisplayed:– Port— Name of the port.– Test Result — Displays the cable test results. The possible options are:• No Cable — There is no cable connected to the port.• Open Cable — The cable is connected on only one side.• Short Cable — A short has occurred in the cable.• OK — The cable passed the test.• Unknown Test Result — Test results are not known.– Cable Fault Distance — Displays the distance from the port wherethe cable error occurred.– Last Update — Displays the last time the port was tested.– Cable Length — Displays the approximate cable length.– Optical Transceiver Qualification— Displays whether the opticaltransceiver being used was qualified by Dell.Optical Transceiver DiagnosticsNOTE: This feature is supported on all devices except for the X1008/P.The Optical Transceiver Diagnostics page displays the operating conditionsreported by the SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver. Someinformation might not be available for SFPs that do not support the digitaldiagnostic monitoring standard SFF-8472.NOTE: For specific part numbers, consult with your Dell representative.
