Comtech EF Data CDM-750 - Manual (Page 95)

CDM-750 Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem Revision 2
Front Panel Operation MN-CDM750
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5.2.2.1.4 (CONFIG) INTF: GBEIX
GBEIX: IntType FlowControl Learning
Where X designates the interface as GBEI1 (J5 | DATA port) or GBEI2 (J6 | DATA port): Use the
W X arrow keys to select IntType, FlowControl, or Learning, and then press ENTER.
(CONFIG: INTF) GBEIX
Æ IntType
Take care in using this menu, as a mismatch can cause random packet loss and
connection drops.
Interface Type:
Auto
To configure the interface type of the selected port: On the bottom line, use the ST arrow keys
to select AUTO, 1000 Base‐T Full Duplex, 100 Base‐T Full Duplex, 100 Base‐T Half Duplex, 10
Base‐T Full Duplex, or 10 Base‐T Half Duplex. Press ENTER when done.
Note the following:
External Equipment Capability External Equipment Port Setting Correct Port Configuration Selection
on CDM750
10 Base-T, 10/100/ 1000 Base-T Auto Auto
10 Base-T Full Duplex 10 Base-T Full Duplex
10 Base-T Half Duplex 10 Base-T Half Duplex
100 Base-T Full Duplex 100 Base-T Full Duplex
100 Base-T Half Duplex 100 Base-T Half Duplex
1000 Base-T (Gigabit) Full Duplex** 1000 Base-T Full Duplex
** Forced 1000 Base‐T Full Duplex is a non‐standard mode of operation. Comtech EF
Data strongly recommends that you ALWAYS run 1000 Base‐T (GbE) ports in Auto
Negotiate mode.
(CONFIG: INTF) GBEX
Æ FlowControl
Flow Control: Disabled
Applies To All Ports
The use of Flow Control or Pause Frames is useful when ALL devices connected to the modems
are set to honor Pause frames. When used properly, Flow Control can act as a traffic valve in an
ACM environment.