5–Managing Switches
Paging a Switch
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Figure 5-9. Port Threshold Alarm Example
8. Enter a sample window in seconds. The sample window defines the period
of time in which to count events.
9. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each alarm you want to configure or enable.
10. Click OK to save all changes.
Paging a Switch
You can use the Beacon feature to page a switch. The Beacon feature causes all
Logged-In LEDs to flash, making them easier to recognize. To page a switch:
1. Select a switch in the fabric tree.
2. On the Switch menu, click Toggle Beacon.
To cancel the beacon, reselect Toggle Beacon.
NOTE:
The switch downs a port if a rising trigger alarm is not cleared after
three consecutive sample windows.
Rising
Trigger
Falling
Trigger
Event
Count
Sample Window
Generate falling
trigger alarm;
eligibility is reset
Generate rising
trigger alarm;
eligibility ends
Generate rising
trigger alarm;
eligibility ends
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