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Field Description
LastTim
eSent The value of sysUpTime at the time this event entry last generated
an event. If this entry does generate any events, this value is zero.
Owner If traps are specified to be sent to the owner, then this is the name
of the machine that receives alarm traps.
Creating an eventTo create an event:
Step Action
1In the RmonAlarms dialog box Events tab, click Insert.
The RmonAlarms, Insert Events dialog box opens (Figure 45 "Insert
Events dialog box" (page 108)).
Figure 45
Insert Events dialog box
2In the Description field, type a name for the event.
3Select the type of event you want.
The default setting is log-and-trap. You can set the event type to log
to save memory or to snmp-trap to reduce traffic from the switchor
for better CPU utilization.
If you select snmp-trap or log-and-trap, youmust set trap receivers.
4Click Insert.
The new event is shown in the Eventstab (Figure 46 "New event
in the Events tab" (page 108)).
Figure 46
New event in the Events tab
Nortel Ethernet Switch 460/470
Configuration — System Monitoring
NN47210-503 01.01 Standard
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