Initiate a Time Domain Reflectometer Diagnostic Test

About this task

Perform this procedure to initiate a Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) test to detect defects on Ethernet cables or to determine the status and length of the cable pairs attached to copper ports on the switch.

TDR cable diagnostic operates on administratively enabled ports only.

Note

Note

This procedure only applies to 5420 Series. For model support, see Fabric Engine and VOSS Feature Support Matrix.

Procedure

  1. In the Device Physical View tab, select a port.
  2. In the navigation pane, expand the Configuration > Edit > Port folders.
  3. Select General.
  4. Select the TDR tab.
  5. Select StartTest.
  6. Select Apply.