> # Enabling Periodic Inventory Notifications

> When you enable this feature without configuring an interval value, the Call Home message is sent every 7 days. This value ranges from 1 to 30 days. By default, this feature is disabled in all switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable periodic inventory notification in a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch or a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch, follow these steps:

> 1. Select a switch in the Fabric pane.
> 2. Expand Events and select Call Home in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the Call Home information in the Information pane.

> 3. Click the Periodic Inventory tab.

> You see the Call Home periodic inventory information.

> 4. Select a switch in the Information pane.
> 5. Check the Enable check box.
> 6. Enter the number of days for which you want the inventory checked.
> 7. Click the Apply Changes icon.

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