Setting Global Green Ethernet Properties

The Properties page displays and enables configuration of the Green Ethernet mode for the switch. It also displays the current power savings.

To enable Green Ethernet and EEE and view power savings:

  1. Click Port Management > Green Ethernet > Properties. The Properties page opens.
  2. Enter the values for the following fields:
    • Energy Detect Mode--Globally enable or disable Energy Detect mode. If this mode is changed, a message is displayed.

    The Energy mode is changed when you click Apply.

    NOTE     Disabling or enabling Energy Detect Mode temporarily disconnects the network connections.

    • Short Reach--Globally enable or disable Short Reach mode if there are GE ports on the switch. If this mode is changed, a message is displayed.
    • 802.3 Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)-- Globally enable or disable EEE mode (only available if there are GE ports on the switch). If this mode is changed, a message is displayed.
    • Power Savings--Displays the amount of power saved by running in Green Ethernet mode.
    • Cumulative Energy Saved--Displays the amount of energy saved from the last switch reboot. This value is updated each time there is an event that affects power saving.
  3. Click Apply. The Port Settings are modified, and the Running Configuration file is updated.