If the link failure is due to a problem with the EMS:

  1. The TMF 814 Adapter notifies SAM that the EMS is not available.

  2. SAM displays a notification in the Global Console.

    Note:

    For information about notifications and impacts, see the VMware Smart Assurance Optical Transport Manager User Guide.

  3. While the EMS is down, it cannot send any events/alarms to the TMF 814 Adapter.

  4. When the EMS is restored and resumes monitoring, it queries the managed network for status and synchronizes the alarms with the Adapter.