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Chapter 3 Configuring Switch Alarms
Information About Switch Alarms
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 3-9 for more information.
Syslog Messages
You can use alarm profiles to send system messages to a syslog server. See the “Configuring the
Power Supply Alarms” section on page 3-6 for more information.
External Alarms
The switch supports two alarm inputs and one alarm output. The alar m input circuit is designed to sense
if a dry contact is open or closed relative to the Alarm-In reference pi n. The Alarm_Out is a relay with
Normally Open and Normally Closed contacts. The switch software is configured to detect faults which
are used to energize the relay coil and change the state on both of the relay contacts. Normally open
contacts close and normally closed contacts open.
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.
Note Software can program the Alarm_In to trigger an alarm with either Open or Closed setting.
The alarm connector is a 6-pin screw terminal. This table lists pinouts for the alarm ports.
You can set the alarm severity to major, minor, or none. The severity is included in the alarm message
and also sets the LED color when the alarm is trigge red. The LED is red for a minor alarm and blinking
red for a major alarm. If not set, the default alarm severity is minor.
For detailed information about the alarm connector, LEDs, alarm circuit and wiring installation, alarm
ratings and ports, see the Cisco IE 2000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide.
Pin # Signal Name Description
6Alarm_Out_NO Alarm output relay normally open contact
5Alarm_Out_Com Alarm output relay common contact
4Alarm_Out-NC Alarm output relay normally closed contact
3Alarm_In2 Alarm input #2
2Alarm_In_Ref Alarm input reference
1Alarm_In1 Alarm input #1