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7 Using Alarms and Events
The Alarms and Events tool provides a method for defining thresholds for packet types on a port. When a threshold is crossed, a trap is sent to the device’s manager, or the event is listed in SMON’s Device Event Log.
This chapter explains the following topics:
•Using the Alarms and Events Tool - An overview explaining how to use the Alarms and Events feature.
•Alarms Table - A table showing the alarms defined for the device.
•Alarm Wizard - A wizard that enables you to add new alarms.
•Device Event Log - A list of events that occurred on the device.
Using the Alarms and Events Tool
To use the Alarms and Events tool:
1.Add alarms using the Alarm Wizard. For information on the Alarm Wizard, refer to “Alarm Wizard” on page 49.
2.Review, edit, and delete alarms defined for the device in the Alarms Table. For information on the Alarms Table, refer to “Alarms Table” on page 45.
3.View events in SMON’s Device Event Log or in the Trap Log of Avaya MultiService Console or
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