Fabric Watch Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001770-01, June 2010)

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portThConfig command procedures
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Configuring an E_Port with a Loss of Synchronization Count area
Loss of synchronization occurs when two devices fail to communicate at the same speed.
Synchronization errors are always accompanied by a link failure, and frequently occur due to a
faulty SFP or cable.
1. Enter the portThConfig command using the following parameters:
portthconfig --set e-port -area los -highth -value 45 -trigger above -action
raslog,snmp,email,portlog
• Change the high threshold value from 500 (the default) to 45 (per minute).
• Triggers specify actions for in-range port behavior. Set the trigger to above.
• Set the action to collect all notifications (raslog, snmp, email, and portlog).
2. Apply the changes.
portthconfig --apply e-port -area los -action_level cust -thresh_level cust
Configuring an E_Port with a Link Failure Count area
Link failures frequently occur due to a loss of synchronization or a loss of a signal.
1. Enter the portThConfig command using the following parameters:
portthconfig --set e-port -area lf -highth -value 5 -trigger changed -action
raslog,snmp,email,portlog
• Change the high threshold value from 500 (the default) to 5 (per minute).
• Because you want to be immediately notified if an E_Port loses a link, set the trigger to
changed.
• Set the action to collect all notifications (raslog, snmp, email, and portlog).
2. Apply the changes.
portthconfig --apply e-port -area lf -action_level cust -thresh_level cust
Configuring an E_Port with a Receive Performance area
The Receive (Rx) Performance area is used to monitor the bandwidth utilization of the interswitch
(ISLs) in the fabric.
1. Enter the portThConfig command using the following parameters:
portthconfig --set e-port -area rx -highth -value 75 -trigger above -action
raslog,snmp,email,portlog
• Set the high threshold value to 75 percent (the default is 100). These settings indicate if
the 75% threshold is exceeded and for how long.
• Triggers specify actions for in-range port behavior. Set the trigger to above.
• Set the action to collect all notifications (raslog, snmp, email, and portlog).
2. Apply the changes.
portthconfig --apply port -area rx -action_level cust -thresh_level cust