Users Guide

Configuring iDRAC6 Enterprise Using the Web Interface 95
Configuring Platform Event Filters (PEF)
NOTE: Configure platform event filters before you configure the platform event
traps or e-mail alert settings.
1 Log in to iDRAC6 Web interface.
2 Click System , and then click the Alert Management tab.
The
Platform Events screen is displayed.
3 Select the Enable Paltform Event Filter Alerts checkbox. You must select
this option for any platform alert to be sent to a valid destination.
4 Select one of the following action you want to enable for each event:
• Reboot System - When an event occurs, the system restarts (a warm
boot).
• Power Cycle System - When an event occurs, the system shuts down,
powers off, and restarts (a cold boot).
• Power Off System - When an event occurs, the system shuts down and
powers off.
• No Action - When an event occurs, no action is performed. This is the
default setting for an event.
5 Select the Generate Alert option beside each event for which you want an
alert to be generated.
NOTE: You can enable or disable alert generation for all events by selecting or
deselecting the check box next to the Generate Alert column heading.
6 Click Apply .
Configuring Platform Event Traps (PET)
NOTE: You must have Configure iDRAC permission to add or enable/disable an
SNMP alert. The following options will not be available if you do not have Configure
iDRAC permission.
1 Log in to iDRAC6 Web interface.
2 Ensure that you followed the procedures in "Configuring Platform Event
Filters (PEF)" on page 95.
3 Click System , and then click the Alert Management tab.
The
Platform Events screen is displayed.