Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise User Manual v10.3.X (53-1001357-01, November 2009)

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Adding an event policy

Policy triggers

A trigger is a logical filter that determines which conditions will initiate a set of predefined actions.

You can set multiple triggers. The Management application enables you to set the following

triggers:

• IP Address — Initiates the defined action when the IP address of a device is encountered.

• Node WWN — Initiates the defined action when the Node WWN of a device is encountered.

• Name — Initiates the defined action when the Name (user-defined) of a device is encountered.

Policy actions

You can automate tasks that you perform on the SAN by configuring multiple actions to be

performed when an associated trigger is fired. The following actions are available:

• Broadcast Message — Displays a message to all open Clients.

• Launch Script — Launches the specified application using a script.

NOTE

Launch scripts with a user interface are not supported.

• Send E-mail — Sends an e-mail message to specified recipients.

• Capture Support Data (FOS) — Triggers supportSave capture.

Adding an event policy

To add an event policy, complete the following steps.

1. Select Monitor > Event Policies.

The Event Policies dialog box displays.

2. Click Add.

The Add Event Policy dialog box displays.

3. Enter a name (255 characters maximum) for the policy in the Name field.

Policy names must be unique; however, they are case insensitive.

4. Enter a description (255 characters maximum) for the policy in the Description field.

5. Select Event from the Policy Type list.

6. Select an event type from the Event Type list.

For a list of event types, refer to “Event types” on page 267.

7. Select an event level (ERROR, WARNING, or INFO) from the Event Level list.

8. Enter all or part of the event description text (255 characters maximum) in the Description

Contains field.

This entry can be from the start, middle, or end of the event description. If the entry matches or

is part of the event description, the policy is triggered.