Configuring XProtect System Monitor

What is XProtect System Monitor?

A tool that monitors the health and performance of an XProtect system.

What does System Monitor monitor?

• Servers

• Cameras

• Storage

• Disks

Where is System Monitor available?

• XProtect Management Client

• XProtect Smart Client

How does System Monitor display system health?

• 🟢 Green = Normal

• 🟡 Yellow = Warning

• 🔴 Red = Critical

Why is System Monitor useful?

It helps administrators detect and fix problems before they become serious.

Can System Monitor thresholds be customized?

Yes. Administrators can set custom thresholds for normal, warning, and critical states.

Can System Monitor trigger notifications?

Yes. Rules can generate notifications when a monitored condition becomes critical.

Where do you configure System Monitor?

Management Client → System Dashboard → System Monitor.

What are the default System Monitor tiles?

• All Servers

• All Cameras

What do the System Monitor colors mean?

• 🟢 Green = Normal

• 🟡 Yellow = Warning

• 🔴 Red = Critical

What can you create in System Monitor?

Custom monitoring tiles (for example, monitoring free disk space on a Recording Server).

What components can have configurable thresholds?

• Servers

• Cameras

• Disks

• Storage

What is a threshold?

A limit that determines when the system changes from Normal → Warning → Critical.

What is the calculation interval?

The amount of time a threshold must be exceeded before the system changes status.

Can thresholds be customized for specific devices or servers?

Yes. Advanced settings allow thresholds for individual servers, drives, or devices.

Can System Monitor events trigger rules?

Yes. Every System Monitor threshold can be used as an event in a rule.

Give an example of a System Monitor rule.

If disk free space reaches a warning level, display a Smart Wall message or send another notification.