Link Reports Window

This window appears when you choose a link in the Topology view and then choose Reports > Link Reports from the menu bar. You can also:

Note: To generate a report, one end of the link must be connected to a Catalyst 2900 XL or 3500 XL switch.

The report provides port group, VLAN, and STP information, as well as MAC addresses. When generating link reports, it is important to understand which device is reporting information to the application. If the link is between Catalyst 2900 or 3500 switches, both ends of the link provide information for the report. If the link is between a Catalyst 2900 or 3500 switch and a Catalyst 1900 or 2820 switch or an edge device, only the Catalyst 2900 or 3500 switch provides information for the report.

Contents of a Link Report

For the port on each end of the link, the link report displays this information:

Displaying Other Port Group Members

By default, the link report displays the name of the selected port in the group. To display other port group members, select another port name from the drop-down list. After your selection, all fields in the link report display information about the selected port and the port to which it is connected.