Re: [Freeipmi-devel] Re: ipmi sensor thresholds

[Ian Zimmerman]

ab> Possible states:
ab> [OK]                - monitored parameters within normal operating
ab> ranges 
ab> [Non-critical]      - `warning': hardware outside normal operating
ab> range 
ab> [Critical]          - `fatal' :hardware exceeding specified ratings
ab> [Non-recoverable]   - `potential damage': system hardware in
ab> jeopardy or damaged 
ab> [Unspecified fault] - fault detected, but severity unspecified
ab> [Unknown]           - status not available/unknown

ab> Interpretation rules:
ab> [OK]              : < non-critical
ab> [Non-critical]    : => non-critical < critical
ab> [Critical]        : => critical < non-recoverable 
ab> [non-recoverable] : => non-recoverable 

I am confused.  What's the distinction between "possible states" and
"intepretation rules"?

And, if the normal min/max values are not used for reports, what are
they for?

Ian