IMAP/SMTP status field descriptions

The Internet Messaging: IMAP/SMTP Status Web page displays the latest snapshot of the Internet messaging operation.

Name Description
Internet Message status Displays whether the inbound and outbound email delivery processes are operating.
Percent of media space in use (contains queues) Displays the percentage of used space in the media file system.

The media file system contains messages and various system data, including temporary files, Internet messaging queues, and logs.

Number of incoming messages in queue Displays the actual number of messages waiting in the incoming message queue when the system read the data.

If the setting is high, the system allows more messages into the queue and uses more space. If the system uses more space, message storage or processing is affected.

Number of outgoing messages in queue Displays the actual number of messages waiting in the outgoing message queue when the system read the data.
Number of SMTP receive/send sessions running Displays the number of SMTP sessions currently active for processing incoming and outgoing messages.
Number of POP3 client retrieval sessions running Displays the number of sessions currently active for servicing POP3 users, such as POP3 connections created with the Outlook email application.
Number of IMAP4 client retrieval sessions running Displays the number of sessions currently active for servicing IMAP4 clients, such as IMAP4 accounts established with Outlook Express.