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Chapter 7 Configuring the Switch Alarms
Configuring IE 3010 External Alarms
• SNMP Traps
SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between
managers and agents. The SNMP system consists of an SNMP manager, an SNMP agent, and a
management information base (MIB).
The snmp-server enable traps command can be changed so that the user can send alarm traps to
an SNMP server. You can use alarm profiles to set environmental or port status alarm conditions to
send SNMP alarm traps. See the “Enabling SNMP Traps” section on page 7-13 for more
information.
• Syslog Messages
You can use alarm profiles to send system messages to a syslog server. See the “Configuring IE 3010
Switch Alarms” section on page 7-6 for more information.
Configuring IE 3010 External Alarms
You can connect up to four alarm inputs from external devices in your environment, such as a d oor, a
temperature gauge, or a fire alarm, to the alarm input port on the switch front panel.
Figure 7-1 Alarm Port Pinouts
For each alarm input, you can configure an open or closed circuit to trigger an alarm and configure the
severity of the alarm. A triggered alarm generates an system message. If you enter a descriptive name
for the alarm, that name is included in the system message. A triggered alarm also turns on the LED
display (the LED is normally off, meaning no alarm). See the Cisco IE 3010 Switch Hardware
Installation Guide for information about the LEDs.
The alarm trigger setting is open or closed. If not set, the alarm is triggered when the circuit closes.
• Open means that the normal condition has current flowing through the contact (normally closed
contact). The alarm is generated when the current stops flowing.
• Closed means that no current flows through the contact (normally open contact). The alarm is
generated when current does flow.
You can set the alarm severity to minor, major, or critical. The severity is included in the alarm message
and also sets the LED color when the alarm is triggered. The LED is amber for a minor alarm, red for a
major alarm, and blinking red for a critical alarm. If not set, the default alarm severity is minor.
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231 45678Pin Alarm connection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Alarm 1 input
Alarm 2 input
Normally closed
Alarm 3 input
Alarm 4 input
Normally open
Alarm output common
Alarm input common