Network load (Utilization)

This table displays the network load of the individual ports. The network load is the data quantity that the port received in the previous 30 s, compared to the maximum possible data quantity at its currently configured data rate.

The upper and lower thresholds work together controlling utilization alarms for a port. The device sends an alarm when utilization exceeds the upper threshold. Then, when the utilization is below the lower threshold the alarm is reset. A wide range between the upper and lower thresholds keeps the device from sending multiple alarms.

Tab. Network load (Utilization) table

Parameters

Meaning

Possible values

Default setting

Port

Number of the device port to which the table entry relates.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3 etc.

Utilization [%]

Shows the current utilization in percent which the device port has received within the last 30 s.

The utilization is the relationship of the received data quantity to the maximum possible data quantity at the currently configured data rate.

0.00..100.00

0.00

Lower Threshold [%]

Defines the lower threshold for utilization. When the utilization of the device port falls below this value, the alarm is reset.

The value 0 deactivates the lower threshold.

0.00..100.00

0.00

Upper Threshold [%]

Defines an upper threshold for the utilization. If the utilization of the device port exceeds this value, the Alarm field shows an alarm.

The value 0 deactivates the upper threshold.

0.00..100.00

0.00

Alarm

Indicates the alarm status for the utilization.

Selected
The utilization of the device port is below the value defined in the Lower Threshold [%] field or above the value defined in the Upper Threshold [%] field. The device sends an SNMP message (trap).
– Not selected
The utilization of the device port is above the value defined in the Lower Threshold [%] field or below the value defined in the Upper Threshold [%] field.

Selected

Not selected

Not selected


Buttons

Tab. Buttons (Forts.)

Button

Meaning

“Set”

Transfers the changes to the volatile memory (RAM) of the device. To permanently save the changes, open the Basic Settings:Load/Save dialog, select the location to save the configuration, and click “Save”.

“Reload”

Updates the fields with the values that are saved in the volatile memory (RAM) of the device.

“Help”

Opens the online help.