Using Logged Operation Events; Alarm/Event Conditions - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

3.4 Using Logged Operation Events

(See "Event Log Menu" on Page 71)
The transceiver's microprocessor monitors many operational parameters and logs them as various classes
of "events". If the event is one that affects performance, it is an "alarm". There are also normal or routine
events such as those marking the rebooting of the system, implementation of parameter changes and
external access to the Management System. Informational events are stored in temporary (RAM) memory
that will be lost in the absence of primary power, and Alarms will be stored in permanent memory (Flash
memory) until cleared by user request. Table 3-4 summarizes these classifications.
These various events are stored in the transceiver's "Event Log" and can be a valuable aid in troubleshooting
unit problems or detecting attempts at breaching network security.

3.5 Alarm/Event Conditions

(See "View Current Alarms" on Page 73)
Most events, classified as "critical" or Alarms will make the
ation of the transceiver. The LED blinks until the corrective action is completed.
Table 3-5. Alarm/Event Conditions (Alphabetical Order)
Alarm Condition Reported
EVENT_50_LIMIT*
EVENT_75_LIMIT*
EVENT_100_LIMIT*
EVENT_ADC
EVENT_BRIDGE
EVENT_ETH_LINK_AP*
EVENT_FLASH_TEST
EVENT_FPGA
EVENT_FREQ_CAL
EVENT_INIT_ERR
EVENT_IPADDR
EVENT_IPMASK
EVENT_MAC
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Table 3-4. Event Classifications
Level Description/Impact
Informational Normal operating activities
Minor Does not affect unit operation
Major Degraded unit performance but
still capable of operation
Critical Prevents the unit from operating
Event Log Entry
Crossed 50% of Eth
Port Rate Limit
Crossed 75% of Eth
Port Rate Limit
Crossed 100% of Eth
Port Rate Limit
ADC output Railed
Network Interface Error
AP Ethernet Link
Disconnected
Flash Test Failed
FPGA communication
Failed
Frequency Not
Calibrated
Initialization Error
* IP Address Invalid
* IP Mask Invalid
MAC communication
Failed
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Storage
RAM
RAM
RAM
Flash
Memory
PWR LED blink, and will inhibit normal oper-
SNMP Trap
rateLimit50(20)
rateLimit75(21)
rateLimit100(22)
adcInput(3)
networkInterface(17)
apEthLinkLost(19)
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fpgaCommunication(2)
frequencyCal(7)
initializationError(18)
ipAddressNotSet(4)
ipNetmaskNotSet(5)
macCommunication(1)
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