SPAGENT-MIB::spSwitch50Status #

Switch sensor trap

Variables #

• spSensorStatus
• spSensorValue
• spSensorLevelExceeded
• spSensorIndex
• spSensorName
• spSensorDescription

Definitions #

spSensorStatus

The current integer status of the sensor causing this trap to be sent

spSensorValue

The current integer value of the sensor causing this trap to be sent

spSensorLevelExceeded

The integer level that was exceeded causing this trap to be sent

spSensorIndex

The integer index of the sensor causing this trap to be sent

spSensorName

The name of the sensor causing this trap to be sent

spSensorDescription

The description of the sensor causing this trap to be sent

Here is a runbook for the SNMP trap SPAGENT-MIB::spSwitch50Status:

Meaning #

The SPAGENT-MIB::spSwitch50Status trap is generated when a switch sensor reports a status change. This trap is sent by the switch to notify the network management system of a potential issue with one of its sensors.

Impact #

The impact of this trap can vary depending on the specific sensor and the threshold that was exceeded. However, in general, this trap may indicate a hardware or environmental issue with the switch that could potentially affect network availability or performance.

Diagnosis #

To diagnose the issue, follow these steps:

1. Identify the sensor that triggered the trap by checking the spSensorIndex and spSensorName variables.
2. Determine the current status of the sensor using the spSensorStatus variable.
3. Check the spSensorValue variable to determine the current value of the sensor.
4. Compare the spSensorValue to the spSensorLevelExceeded variable to determine the threshold that was exceeded.
5. Consult the spSensorDescription variable to understand the significance of the sensor and the potential impact of the issue.

Mitigation #

To mitigate the issue, follow these steps:

1. Investigate the cause of the sensor status change, such as a hardware failure or environmental issue.
2. Take corrective action to resolve the issue, such as replacing a failed component or adjusting the switch’s environmental settings.
3. Monitor the sensor to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the sensor is reporting a normal status.
4. Consider adjusting the threshold settings for the sensor to prevent future false alarms or to improve the detection of real issues.