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What are octets thresholds used for?

I've got a switch that is reporting this critical alert:
Crossed Octets threshold for segment: 10.10.10.10_port_8_(shared)

What does crossing an octets threshold typical signify - hardware failure, cable failure...?

http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/toptools/faq.cgi?qn=3&src_file=faq_alerts

Well, now I feel dopey for not having found that in the FAQ myself. But thank you.

It seems that you have a hub (shared media) on port 8 of your switch. Maybe it's a good ideea to replace it with a switch.