Physical Connection form - Configuration

The Configuration section in the Physical Connection form enables you to create a physical connection.

Tableau 1. Physical Connection form - Configuration

Field	Description
Port A	Network interface that is used in the Port A connection. Select the search icon ( ) and select a network interface. To learn more, see Define the network interface details.
Management option	Attribute that indicates who or what is responsible for managing this endpoint.
Endpoint role	Endpoint role that is associated with the service endpoint for this network asset. An endpoint role is the function that is served by the endpoint of the service that you’re providing. Select one of the following options: ROOT or LEAF endpoint role, as defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). --None-- for no assigned endpoint role.
Port Z	Network interface that is used in the Port Z connection. Select the search icon () and select a network interface. To learn more, see Define the network interface details.
Vendor	Name of the network asset's vendor. Select the search icon () and select a vendor code. To learn more, see Create manufacturer and vendor codes.
Cost	Cost of this network asset.
Distance	Route length of this connection, expressed in the unit of measure that you select in the Unit field.
Unit	Unit of measure in which you’re expressing the route length of the connection in the Distance field. Select one of the following options: --None-- No distance measurement expressed for the connection route length. Miles Distance is expressed in miles. Kilometers Distance is expressed in kilometers. Feet Distance is expressed in feet. Meters Distance is expressed in meters.

Remarque :

To learn about the remaining configuration fields that are common to most of the Inventory menu forms, see Commonly used network asset instance configuration fields.

Tâches associées

• Define the physical connection details