5.4 Specifying a Response Time

An alarm can occur based on the response time in a scenario. Specify the acceptable time range for a response in the Validation tab in the Create Scenario dialog box.

To set rules for response time validation:

  1. Click the Validation tab in the Create Scenario dialog box to display the Validation tab.

  2. Click the New Rule icon to open the Create Rule dialog box.

  3. Click the Rule Type drop-down list and select Response Time if it is not already selected.

  4. Click the Response Type drop-down list and select a response type:

    Range: Generates an alarm when the response time is within a specified time range. Specify the time range by using the Minimum and Maximum Time (in milliseconds) text boxes. Also select the Alarm Severity drop-down list and select a severity to set for the alarm issued when the response time is within the specified time range.

    Upper Threshold: Generates an alarm when the response time exceeds the specified maximum time interval.

    Lower Threshold: Generates an alarm when the response time is less than the specified minimum time interval.

  5. If the Response Type is Lower or Upper Threshold, select the Alarm Severity drop-down list and select a severity to set for the alarm issued when a response time rule is violated.

  6. In the Alarm Description text box, type a description for the alarm:

  7. Click the Create button to save the rule.

    The rule displays in the Validation tab: