SEN_HW_NETWORK

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Each SEN_HW_NETWORK instance represents a network adapter in the server.

The Link Status reports whether or not the adapter is properly linked to the network from a pure hardware cable perspective (it will not report a bad IP configuration for example). By default, the Link Status parameter raises an alert (through Status) only for previously connected network adapters that are no longer linked to the network.

The Error Percent parameter represents the percentage of sent and received network packets that were in error. A high percentage of errors often means that the network link is improperly configured or that the network card is functioning erratically and thus needs to be replaced.

The Status parameter displays the overall status of the instance. It raises an alert if any of the other parameters breach their thresholds. Alerts are triggered only through the Status parameter.

Parameters

Name

Description

Unit

Alert Conditions

LinkStatus

Triggers a warning if the network interface is not connected (i.e. cable unplugged)

Values:

Plugged; Unplugged

n/a

ErrorPercent Baselining

Displays the percentage of transmitted and received packets in error between collects.

Percent (%)

≥ 10  = Warning

≥ 30  = Alarm

Status

Displays the overall status of the network interface

Example: “OK” or “Alarm!! This network adapter is not detected anymore”

Values:

OK; Warning; Alarm

“!” = Warning

“!!” = Alarm

ConnectionType

Type of the network connection

ethernet/FC

n/a

BandwidthUtilization Baselining KPI

Percentage used of the available bandwidth.

Percent (%)

n/a

DuplexMode

Whether the port is configured to operate in half-duplex or full-duplex mode.

Values:

Half; Full

n/a

LinkSpeed Baselining KPI

Negotiated or configured link speed

MB/s

n/a

PhysicalAddress

The physical address of the network component

Physical address

n/a

ReceivedBytes

Number of received bytes

GB

n/a

ReceivedBytesRate

Received network traffic in bytes per second.

B/s

n/a

TransmittedBytes

Number of transmitted bytes

GB

n/a

TransmittedByteRate

Emitted network traffic.

MB/s

n/a

Locator

Helps to physically locate a component.

n/a

n/a

ConnectedToPhysicalAddress

Port number to which the network card is connected.

Port number

n/a

For detailed information about Auto Baseline Baselining and KPI KPI, see Managing Baselines and Key Performance Indicators.

Note"Status" is a text parameter that describes the overall status of the corresponding device or sensor. Alert conditions describe in symbolic terms what occurs in the parameter when thresholds are breached: one exclamation mark triggers a warning; two exclamation marks raise an alarm.

Example

If BPM Express for Hardware detects that manufacturer-specified thresholds for the network interface have been breached, the Status parameter will report “Warning! This network adapter has degraded”,or, “Alarm!! This network adapter is not detected anymore” or as may be the case. The history graph shows the exact details of the problem, its consequences and recommended actions.

ImportantDepending on your system, all parameters may not be used.