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Interpreting the Alert Log - Find/Fix/Inform
Sensitivity settings are selected in the Configuration page for the device. Select
the Fault Detection button. For hubs, you can set the sensitivity for logging
network problems and disabling ports. Switches only have a sensitivity setting
for logging network problems. Switches are more capable of isolating prob-
lems occurring on a single port than hubs are.
The sensitivity settings are:
■ High Sensitivity: the device will act when a network problem of any
severity occurs. Network problems are automatically detected and
entered into the Alert Log (located under the Status Tab).
■ Medium Sensitivity: the device will act when serious network problems
occur.
■ Low Sensitivity: the device will act only when severe network problems
occur. These are problems that may bring the network down.
■ Never: The device will never take any actions regardless of the severity
of the problem.
Only serious and persistent problems that impact other users on the network
will cause a hub to disable a port. These problems include:
■ A problem XCVR or NIC
■ A broadcast storm
■ Excessive Auto Partitions
■ A network loop
A warning is entered in the Alert Log shortly before the port is disabled.
Another entry is made indicating that the port has been disabled.
Acknowledging Events. Click on the Acknowledge Selected Events
button to indicate that you have seen the alert. Acknowledging an alert
changes its state from new to open.
Closing Events. To close an alert and remove it from the Alert Log, select
the alert and click on the Close Events button.
Sorting Events. Double-click on the column head to sort the alerts
according to severity, the name of the alert, the address of the device, or the
date and time of the alert.
Deleting Events. Click on the Delete Selected Events button to remove
these alerts from the Alert Log.
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