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| Performing Basic Diagnostics
Running Cable Diagnostics
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Figure 129: ICMP Ping
RUNNING CABLE DIAGNOSTICS
The VeriPHY page is used to perform cable diagnostics for all ports or
selected ports to diagnose any cable faults (short, open, etc.) and report
the cable length.
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Diagnostics, VeriPHY
PARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed on the VeriPHY Cable Diagnostics page:
◆ Port – Diagnostics can be performed on all ports or on a specific port.
◆ Cable Status – Shows the cable length, operating conditions and
isolates a variety of common faults that can occur on Category 5
twisted pair cabling.