Policy Triggers; Policy Actions; Adding An Event Policy - Brocade Communications Systems Brocade BladeSystem 4/24 User Manual

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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:
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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:
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Adding an event policy
To add an event policy, complete the following steps.
1. Select Monitor > Event Policies.
2. Click Add.
3. Enter a name (1024 characters maximum) for the policy in the Name field.
4. Enter a description (1024 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.
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8. Enter all or part of the event description text (1024 characters maximum) in the Description
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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.
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 or a Network file launch are not supported.
Send E-mail — Sends an e-mail message to specified recipients.
Capture Support Data (Fabric OS) — Triggers supportSave capture.
The Event Policies dialog box displays.
The Add Event Policy dialog box displays.
Policy names must be unique; however, they are case insensitive.
For a list of event types, refer to
Select an event level (ERROR, WARNING, or INFO) from the Event Level list.
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.
"Event types" on page 257.
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