Cabletron Systems 2.2 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM

Figure 2-40. Ethernet Port Physical View

The following status Þelds are available in the Ethernet Port Physical View 
window:

This Þeld will have an enabled check box next to the active port conÞguration 
option you have selected for your ETWMIM Ethernet port. 

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If you have conÞgured the ETWMIM for use with the Ethernet backplane 
connection, the X will appear in the BackPlane checkbox. 

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If you have opted to use a front panel EPIM for your Ethernet connection, the 
X will appear in the EPIM checkbox. 

You cannot change your active port conÞguration from this window. It must be 
changed physically on the ETWMIM itself. 

This Þeld will show the type of EPIM you have installed via the front panel of 
your ETWMIM, if applicable. The types of EPIMs are listed below, along with the 
type of segment each will be connected to.

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Ñ10BASE-T Twisted Pair Segment

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ÑFiber Optic Link Segment

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ÑSingle Mode Fiber Optic Link Segment

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ÑThin-net segment

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ÑAUI cable segment

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ÑAUI cable segment

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ÑThe EPIM type cannot be determined

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ÑThe backplane connection is being used.

This Þeld will display the link state of the EPIM Ethernet port. The possible 
states are:

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Ñindicates a link has been established on the EPIM.

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indicates a link has not been established on the EPIM.