Create alarm definition

This page is the first page of the Create Alarm Definition wizard. In this page, you must enter a name for the alarm. The Description and Stored (Attributes) fields are optional.

To create the alarm definition

1.       In the Name field, type an identifier for this alarm. You can use up to 255 characters. You can use alphanumeric characters and any special characters.

2.       In the Description field, type a brief explanation of this alarm (for example, what causes it). You can use up to 2000 characters. You can use alphanumeric characters.

3.       If you want to keep the attributes for this alarm stored in the Platform (for example, the severity and type attributes of an alarm), select the Stored check box in the Attributes field.

4.       When ready, click Next to select the models for this alarm definition. If you click Cancel and continue canceling, all information configured in this wizard is removed and the View and manage alarm definitions for models page appears.