[c-nsp] Using Black Box TS027A-R2 to test Cisco Ethernet

[Larry Stites]

Anybody familiar with using a Black Box TS027A-R2 Ethernet tester to test
the 10/100 ports rather than connect a device to every port? We seem to get
false positive results with it and have been advised by Black Box tech
support not to use the TS027A-R2 or any standard Black Box Ethernet tester.

Because of how a Cisco switch handles the pulse from the tester, it can give
false readings.  The advised tester to use is the TPAM128335.

Please comment, confirm or advise otherwise.

Thanks


Larry S.
NorCalNetworks