Set Monitor Threshold for SA for OS/390 Window

Use the Set Monitor Threshold for SA for OS/390 window to set the conditions under which APM_Threshold events will be sent. The current value of a monitor is compared against threshold value(s) using the relative operator(s). This comparison is done periodically as specified by the Set Polling Interval Task. If a condition matches, an APM_Threshold event is issued with the specified severity.

  1. Enter a threshold value in the Threshold value field. When this threshold is reached, an event is sent.
  2. In the Relative Operator field, select whether the operator crosses above or below the threshold limit.
  3. In the Severity Code field, select what severity the event to be assigned when the threshold is reached.
  4. Press Enter to display the command in the Command string field.
  5. Select one of the following push buttons:
  6. Send
    To send the command and leave the window open.
    Send and close
    To send the command and close the window.

For example, if you want a threshold event with severity of "HARMLESS" created when the monitor value crosses over the value 15, enter threshold value = 15 select relative operator = crosses above select severity "HARMLESS"

Severities are specified with a numeric value as follows:
1 = HARMLESS
2 = WARNING
3 = MINOR
4 = CRITICAL
5 = FATAL