HP StorageWorks 8B FC Entry Switch - Manual (Page 21)

Fabric Watch User’s Guide 2-9
Using Fabric Watch
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• New state of element
Error Log Entry
The internal error log maintains a record of the event, up to a maximum of 64 entries. If configured
to do so, error log entries are forwarded to the SYSLOGD facility.
Locking the Port Log
Locking the Port Log freezes the switch port log to retain detail information about a problem. It is
typically used in conjunction with the error log entry.
Email Alert
The Email Alert sends alarms to the corresponding email addresses at run time. The configured
email address applies to all areas within a class. See fwMailCfg in the Fabric OS Reference Guide.
Note: This alert only works with firmware images that supports Web Tools.
Note: Whenever the switch is fastbooted or rebooted the Email alert is disabled. The Email Alert
must be reset after the switch is fastbooted or rebooted.
Configuring Thresholds and Alarms
The configuration of thresholds and alarms can be divided into two categories: threshold values and
threshold area values.
Note: Timebase changes to thresholds in Env and GBIC agents are disabled. Non-factory
timebase settings in configuration files for both of these thresholds will not have any effect.
The factory timebase will be used.
Threshold Values
Threshold values apply to the specific threshold. They are not stored in the configuration file, and
return to the default values if the switch is rebooted. The following threshold values can be
modified:
Status Can be enabled or disabled. Enabled by default.
Behavior type Allows setting of the event policy to triggered or continuous. Set to
triggered by default.
Behavior interval The interval between the same type of alarm. Applies only to
continuous events. The default interval is 1 second.