Network Interface Model form - Information tab
The information section in the model form enables you to create, review, and modify the details of a model.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Power \(watts\) | Electrical power of the network asset in watts. |
| Weight \(lbs\) | Weight of the network asset in pounds \(lbs\). |
| Virtual | Option to verify whether the network interface is physical or virtual. Note: If you select Virtual, then the Connector Type field doesn’t appear. |
| Connector Type | Type of physical cable connector that is used for the connection of the cable to the network interface. Select one of the following options: - BNC \(Bayonet Neill-Concelman\) - Type of miniature radio frequency connector used for coaxial cables. - SC \(Square Connector\)- Square, common type of Fiber optic connector used as push-pull latch, to align the optical fibers for efficient light transmission. - LC \(Lucent Connector\)- Another version of the SC connector designed for high-density applications. - ST \(Straight Trip\)- a type of fiber optic connector commonly used for connecting optical fibers in telecommunications and data communication applications. - Wire Wrap -A technique for creating electrical connections on circuit boards. - RJ45 - Also known as 8P8C \(8 Position 8 Contact\) connector, is widely used type of connector for wired Ethernet networks. |
| Max physical connection support | Maximum number of physical connections that is supported by this model. |
| Port bandwidth | Measured bandwidth for the ports on this network interface. Select the search icon \( Image omitted: search.png Search icon.\) and select a bandwidth. |
| Directionality | Type of the connections between the nodes of a network. Select one of the following options: - Tx- TX stands for Transmit. It refers to the direction in which data is being sent from a device. - Rx- RX signifies the endpoint that receives data. It's the input side for receiving information transmitted from another source, often labeled as TX \(Transmit\). - Tx/Rx - Bus- Bus directionality refers to the flow of data on a communication channel. - Broadcast- Broadcast directionality refers to the nature of signal transmission and reception in a broadcast system. |
| Interface Type | Type of port on the network interface. Select one of the following options: - Ethernet- Physical connection and speed capabilities of a device for connecting to a network. It involves cable type, speed, and standard. - Optical- specific design of a connector used in an optical transceiver. There are various types of optical interfaces, each with different shapes and data speed capabilities. - Serial- A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time, in contrast to a parallel interface that sends multiple bits simultaneously. |
| Port position | Position of a physical or logical port on an equipment. |
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