User`s manual

NPort 5600-8-DT User’s Manual General Settings
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Event Type
The Event Type parameters are used to configure which events will generate an automatic warning
from the NPort device server, and how that warning will be issued. For each listed event, certain
automatic warning options are available. If Mail is selected, an e-mail will be sent. If Trap is
selected, an SNMP trap will be sent. If Alarm is selected, the built-in audio alarm will activate.
Cold start: The NPort has booted up after being powered off.
Warm start: The NPort has rebooted without turning the power off.
Authentication failure: The user has entered the wrong password when trying to access the NPort
configuration parameters from NPort Administrator or one of the consoles (e.g., web console).
IP address changed: The user has changed the NPort’s IP address. Please note that for this event,
the NPort will reboot with the new IP address without sending an automatic warning e-mail if the
NPort is unable to reach the mail server within 15 seconds.
Password changed: The user has changed NPort’s password. Please note that for this event, the
NPort will reboot with the new password without sending an automatic warning e-mail if the
NPort is unable to reach the mail server within 15 seconds.
Ethernet1, Ethernet 2 link down: The Ethernet connection is down or the Ethernet cable has
been disconnected.
DCD changed, Ports 1 through 8: The device port’s DCD (Data Carrier Detect) signal has
changed, or the modem connection status has changed. For example, a DCD change to high
indicates that the attached modem has established a valid connection to another modem. A DCD
change to low indicates that the connection line is down.
DSR changed, Ports 1 through 8: The device port’s DSR (Data Set Ready) signal has changed,
or the attached device has no power. For example, a DSR change to high indicates that the DCE