To configure the switching of a relay when a detection tool is triggered, you must perform the following steps:
- Select the Switch relay check box (1).

- In the Switching relay list (2), select the Relay object corresponding to the relay which needs to be switched when the detection tool is triggered. Any enabled relay in the system can be used, including one tied to another server.
- In the Length of time field (3), enter the length of time for which the relay should be in switched status.
- Go to another automatic rule, or click Apply.
Configuration of switching a relay when a detection tool is triggered is now complete.