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Monitoring the
Status of GUI
Elements
Viewing the Status
When using the EMS GUI client, each element within EMS is given an
administrative, operational, and usage state which is determined by the
usage of each element and all associated sub-elements, including devices
and users. This is particularly important when monitoring the operational
status of SNMP devices. There are three state types, each providing a
different level of status information.
Table 45
lists the three state types available for most elements.
Table 45 State Types for Elements
State Type
Administrative
Operational
Usage
EMS provides three ways to view the operational and usage states for
each element in the explorer tree — the State tab, the state icons, and
the Monitor State utility. The administrative state is not viewable using
the State tab.
Using the State Tab
To view the operational and usage states using the State tab:
1 In the explorer tree, select an element.
2 On the right-hand pane of the EMS GUI main window, select the State
tab.
3 View the Administrative State, Operational State, and Usage State fields.
Monitoring the Status of GUI Elements
Description
locked, unlocked, shutting down
The administrative state is set by the network administrator
who determines the states of locked, unlocked, or shutting
down. It has no operational effect on the equipment.
enabled, disabled, or degraded
The operational state is specific to the element type. SNMP
values are translated into the standard states of enabled,
disabled, or degraded. Other devices may have different
characteristics, but the common definition of enabled,
disabled, or degraded is applied.
NOTE: If a device is disabled, all properties and attributes
related to MIB objects are hidden and fewer property tabs
are visible.
idle, active, or busy
In the same manner as operational state, the usage state is
specific to the device type. However, the state is reflected in
EMS as either idle, active, or busy.
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