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For more detailed information on Log and Event parameters refer to chapters 7 and 8 respectively.

Let’s say that you want to monitor the total packets received by an SNMP device whose IP address is 192.72.24.1.

Then you would like to save this value every 60 seconds between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. And if the rate is greater

than 1000 per second, you want to save the value and at the same time be informed of the situation through an

audible alarm, such as a beep. Suppose you consider this as a critical condition and would like to call it “Hot_1.”

Table A-1 Log and Event Manager Parameters

Parameter Description Example
Target Address IP address of target SNMP device you wish to monitor. 192.72.24.05
MIB Module A collection of managed objects. SMC-MIB
Variable Name of variable as defined in the MIB. sysDescr
Index Value of index as defined in MIB which is used to access a table. 1
Filter Formula used to filter information. (VALUE>100) AND
(TIME<120000)
Threshold Criteria used to generate events when the filter conditions are satisfied. R>100
Event Name Name of the event used by the Event Manager to handle the threshold
condition.
CRITICAL
Event Action Beep – an au dible alarm issued by the network management station
Show message box – display a user-defined message in a box on the
network management station’s screen. The message box appears on t op of
all other windows. When the message box appears, you must click on the
<OK> button to dismiss the message. This action is recommended for
critical events.
CRITICAL: Hub
overheating
Run program – execute any Windows-based application. This action is
ideal for sending a message via email or FAX.
PAGER 408-555-4742
Send message to REPORT – Insert a message into the Report window.
Alarm messages are time stamped and shown in chronological order. This
action is recommended for routine events.
WARNING: SERVER
DISK > 90% full
Write into database – Put a message into the event database. CAUTION: Excessive
CRC errors on device