Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual v11.1x (53-1002167-01, May 2011)

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5. Change the number of port events allowed for the threshold from the Threshold errors list, if
necessary.
6. Change the time period for the threshold from the violations per list, if necessary.
7. Cl ic k OK on the Edit Security Threshold dialog box.
If the threshold has already been assigned to ports, an “Are you sure you want to make the
requested changes to this threshold on “X” ports?” message displays. Click OK to close.
To assign this threshold to fabrics, switches, or switch ports, refer to “Assigning thresholds” on
page 693.
8. Click OK on the Port Fencing dialog box.
Finding assigned thresholds
The Management application allows you to find all ports with a specific threshold applied.
NOTE
This search is performed on the threshold name. Since Fabric OS devices do not retain the threshold
name, the ability to search for a threshold on a Fabric OS device is not available in most cases.
To find assigned thresholds, complete the following steps.
1. Select Monitor > Fabric Watch > Port Fencing.
The Port Fencing dialog box displays.
2. Select a threshold type from the Violation Type list.
3. Select a threshold from the Threshold table.
4. Click Find.
5. Every port which uses the selected threshold is highlighted in the Ports table.
6. Click OK on the Port Fencing dialog box.
Viewing thresholds
1. Select Monitor > Fabric Watch > Port Fencing.
The Port Fencing dialog box displays.
2. Select a threshold type from the Violation Type list.
3. Review the Thresholds and Ports tables.
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3, as necessary.
5. Click OK on the Port Fencing dialog box.