5 – Managing Ports
Configuring Ports
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5.2.2
Changing Port Speeds
The 1/2/4-Gbps ports are capable of transmitting and receiving at 1-Gbps,
2-Gbps, or 4-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 5-8
describes the port speeds. To change the port speed, do the following:
1. Select one or more 1/2/4-Gbps ports in the faceplate display.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Properties.
3. Click the radio button that corresponds to the port speed 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.
1Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 1-Gbps.
2Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 2-Gbps.
4Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 4-Gbps.
10Gbps Sets the transmission speed to 10-Gbps.
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