Alert Types - HP ProCurve Switch 212M Management And Configuration Manual

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Alert Types

The following table lists the types of alerts that can be generated.
Table 3-2.
Alert String
First Time Install
Problem Driver or NIC
Problem XCVR or NIC
Problem Cable
Cable Length/Repeater Hops
Over Bandwidth
Broadcast Storm
Fault-Disabled Port
Polarity Reversal
Network Loop
Loss of Link
N o t e
When troubleshooting the sources of alerts, it may be helpful to also check
the switch's Port Status and Port Counters windows (page 7-7 and page 7-9
respectively) and the Event Log in the switch console (page 8-6).
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Alert Strings and Descriptions
Alert Description
Important installation information for your switch.
Problem software driver or LAN adapter detected on port.
Problem transceiver or LAN adapter card detected on
port.
Problem cable detected on port.
Problem cable detected on port.
Packet loss detected, which could be due to excessive
number of gateways to traverse.
Excessive network traffic on port.
Excessive broadcasts detected on port.
The port has been automatically disabled due to a
detected fault condition, for example, an incorrect
transceiver installed in a transceiver slot.
Miswired cable detected on port.
Network loop detected by switch.
Network loop detected on port.
Lost connection to multiple devices on port.