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5 – Managing Ports
Resetting a Port
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4. Verify Requested Changes: Review the extended distance requests and the
selected donor ports. Click the Finish button to apply the changes, and
redistribute the credits.
5.4
Resetting a Port
The Reset Port option reinitializes the port using the saved configuration. To reset
a port, do the following:
1. In the faceplate display, select the port(s) to be reset.
2. Open the Port menu and select Reset Port.
5.5
Testing Ports
The port loopback tests verify correct port operation by sending a frame out
through the loop, and then verifying that the frame received matches the frame
that was sent. Only one port can be tested at a time for each type of test. The Port
Loopback Test dialog shown in Figure 5-4 presents the following loopback tests:
Figure 5-4. Port Loopback Test Dialog
NOTE: As credits are used, the Logged-In LEDs on the corresponding donor
ports illuminate continuously. In addition, donor port Activity LEDs will
reflect the same traffic as the recipient port. Donor ports whose credits
are being used are unavailable to devices that are connected to them.