Selecting objects

The device view contains the following types of objects:

• The entire chassis
• A port or multiple ports
• Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBICs
• A console port

To select a single object, click the edge of the object. The object is outlined in yellow, indicating that it is selected. Subsequent activities in Device Manager refer to the selected object.

To select multiple objects of the same type (such as ports or modules), use one of the following actions:

• For a block of contiguous ports, drag to select the group of objects.

or

• For multiple ports anywhere in the switch chassis, [Ctrl]-click the objects anywhere in the device view.

The general rule for selecting multiple physical objects is that the selected objects must belong to the same category/family or have some kind of parent/child relationship.

• Interpreting the status of LEDs and ports
• Using shortcut menus
• Using the status bar