Portable Management Applicationfor theTRMMIMUser’s Guide® The Complete Networking Solution
Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM1-2 Using the TRMMIM User’s Guide • Chapter 1, Introduction , describes the TRMMIM User’s Guide and the convent
Statistics5-10 Ring and Station VariablesIf a station receives an AMP or SMP MAC frame with the ARI and FCI bits set to 0 without first receiving an in
Ring and Station Variables 5-11StatisticsLost frames are usually caused by a station entering or leaving the ring as the frame is circulating. Lost fr
Statistics5-12 Ring and Station Variables
6-1Chapter 6Ring Security ConfigurationSelecting a ring for which to set security; configuring the Allowed and Disallowed Station Lists; selecting ring
Ring Security Configuration6-2 Launching the Security Configuration Windowmanually (by entering the address of a disallowed station), or by moving an en
Launching the Security Configuration Window 6-3Ring Security ConfigurationThe Security Configuration Ring Selection window, Figure 6-1, will appear.Figur
Ring Security Configuration6-4 Launching the Security Configuration Window Figure 6-2. The Security Config WindowThe Security Config window is where you a
Launching the Security Configuration Window 6-5Ring Security ConfigurationVendorThis field, visible in both list boxes, displays the vendor associated wi
Ring Security Configuration6-6 Launching the Security Configuration WindowAllowed/Disallowed List Configuration ButtonsThe following buttons are used to
Configuring Security 6-7Ring Security Configurationduplication exist between the lists, the duplicate entries will be removed from the Disallowed List.
Conventions 1-3Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM • TFTP Download• Trap TableThe Charts, Graphs, and Meters application is accessible from the Hub V
Ring Security Configuration6-8 Configuring SecurityFigure 6-3. The Station Addition Window2. Enter the MAC address of the station you want to add to the
Configuring Security 6-9Ring Security ConfigurationMoving a Station Between the Allowed and Disallowed Stations ListYou can move an individual station o
Ring Security Configuration6-10 Configuring SecurityChanging the Ring Security ModeUse the Enable Security and Disable Security options at the top of th
A-1Appendix ATRMMIM MIB StructureTRMMIM management information base configurationIETF MIB SupportIn addition to its proprietary features, the TRMMIM cu
TRMMIM MIB StructureA-2 TRMMIM MIB StructureThe TRMMIM MIB consists of the following components:Chassis MGRThe Chassis MGR MIB component contains most
TRMMIM MIB Structure A-3TRMMIM MIB StructureRMONThe RMON, or Remote Network Monitoring, MIB component contains the statistics, history, alarm, event,
TRMMIM MIB StructureA-4 TRMMIM MIB Structurethe original component-based MIB architecture, this means you must use the exact community name you have a
Index-1IndexAAbort 2-23abort error 5-10Abort Sequence 3-17AC 2-23AC error 5-9AC Errors 3-17AC errors 4-8accessing Module and Port menus 2-6ACT 2-10Act
IndexIndex-2DDate 2-14Device button 2-4Device Configuration 2-27device date 2-4Device General Status 2-27Device Information 3-19Device menu 2-5Device N
Index-3Indexinternal error 5-10internal errors 4-7IP Address 2-4Isolating Errors 3-16, 5-9KKbytes 5-8LLast Beacon Type 3-22LIM A-2Line 2-23Line Errors
Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM1-4 Conventions Some windows within SPMA applications can be re-sized; those windows will display the standard win
IndexIndex-4QQuick Info 3-6Quit button 2-6Rranking, by errors 3-14Recovery Mode Set 3-22Remove MAC Frame 2-34, 6-5Remove Received 3-11Remove Station 2
Conventions 1-5Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM Figure 1-2. The History Window Using the Mouse The UNIX mouse has three buttons. Procedures within
Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM1-6 Getting Help Whenever possible, we will instruct you on which mouse button to employ; however, menu buttons wi
TRMMIM Firmware 1-7Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIMFor additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our World Wide Web site: http
Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM1-8 TRMMIM Firmware
2-1Chapter 2Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewNavigating through the Hub View, monitoring hub activity; managing the hub at the device, module, and port levels
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-2 Using the Hub ViewThe community name you use to start the module must have at least Read access; for full management func
Using the Hub View 2-3Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFigure 2-1. TRMMIM Hub ViewHub View Front PanelIn addition to the graphical display of the Media Interf
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-4 Using the Hub ViewUptimeThe time that the device has been running without interruption. The counter resets to 0 days 00:0
Using the Hub View 2-5Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFigure 2-2. The Device MenuThe Device menu lets you perform the following:• Open the Device Status wind
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-6 Using the Hub View• Launch the Security application, so that you can establish safeguards against unauthorized stations a
Using the Hub View 2-7Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFigure 2-4. Mousing Around a ModuleFNB IndexIndicates the index of the currently displayed FNB. Change
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-8 Using the Hub ViewHub View Port Color CodesThe Port Status boxes on each MIM in the Hub View are color-coded to indicate
Using the Hub View 2-9Using the TRMMIM Hub View2. Drag down to Port Display Form, then right to select one of the port display options. The current se
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-10 Using the Hub View- INS (Inserted) indicates the port has been enabled by management, and there is a station linked to t
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-11Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewUsing the FNB Display option from the Device menu, you can change the FNB index (see Figure 2-
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-12 Monitoring Hub PerformanceFigure 2-5. The Device, Module, Station Port, and Ring Port MenusHub performance data availabl
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-13Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewChecking Device Status and Updating Front Panel InfoThe Device Status window is where you chan
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Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-14 Monitoring Hub PerformanceContactThis text field allows you to enter the identity of the network administrator responsibl
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-15Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFigure 2-7. Module Status WindowThe Module Status window contains the following fields:Module N
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-16 Monitoring Hub PerformanceChecking Port StatusYou can open a Port Status window for any station port on any manageable m
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-17Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewLink State TimeThe time, in hours, minutes, and seconds, since the last Link State change. Spe
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-18 Monitoring Hub Performance2. Drag down to Station Status and release. The Station Status window, Figure 2-9, will appear
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-19Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewPhysical LocationThis text field can help identify where the station is situated. The informati
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-20 Monitoring Hub PerformanceConfiguring Station Name, Location, or PriorityTo assign a new station Name, Location, or Prior
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-21Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewModule/PortIndicates the module (board) and port index of the selected ring interface.Fault St
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-22 Monitoring Hub PerformanceTo Enable/Disable the Phantom Current:1. Click mouse button 1 on the Active or Inactive option
Monitoring Hub Performance 2-23Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewErrorsThe total number of errors detected by the selected station port since the device was la
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Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-24 Managing the HubFrame CopyThe number of frames addressed to the selected station that have the A bits already set to 1,
Managing the Hub at the Device Level 2-25Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFigure 2-12. The Find MAC Address Window3. Enter the desired MAC address in the Find
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-26 Managing the Hub at the Device LevelFigure 2-13. TRMMIM Polling Intervals3. To activate the desired type of poll, click
Managing the Hub at the Device Level 2-27Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewDevice General StatusThis polling interval controls how often the Hub View Front Pan
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-28 Managing the Hub at the Module LevelManaging the Hub at the Module LevelAt the module level, you can configure the module
Managing the Hub at the Module Level 2-29Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewFNB Bypass StatesFigure 2-14 shows that all three modules are inserted into FNB 1, a
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-30 Managing the Hub at the Module LevelFigure 2-15. The Module FNB Configuration WindowThe Module FNB Configuration window co
Managing the Hub at the Module Level 2-31Using the TRMMIM Hub ViewTo attach or wrap a module’s FNB left and right connections using the Module FNB Con
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-32 Managing the Hub at the Module LevelTo change the ring speed of a module:1. Click mouse button 1 on the Module Ring Spee
Managing the Hub at the Port Level 2-33Using the TRMMIM Hub View2. Drag down to Enable Ports, drag right to All Station Ports, All Ring Ports, or All
iii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM The TRMMIM...
Using the TRMMIM Hub View2-34 Managing the Hub at the Port Levelor1. Click mouse button 3 in the Port Index or Port Status box to display the Station
3-1Chapter 3Ring MapLaunching the Ring Map application; changing the map poll interval; setting the calculation mode; assigning station labels; viewin
Ring Map3-2 Launching the Ring MapLaunching the Ring MapTo launch the Ring Map applicationfrom the icon:1. Click on the appropriate TRMMIM icon to dis
Selecting a Ring to Map 3-3Ring MapFigure 3-1. The Ring Map – Ring Selection WindowSelecting a Ring to MapThe Ring Map Ring Selection window allows yo
Ring Map3-4 Selecting a Ring to MapFigure 3-2. The Ring Map WindowYou can also change the ring you’re viewing without quitting the Ring Map applicatio
Selecting a Ring to Map 3-5Ring MapThe upper section of the Ring Map window, beneath the and buttons, displays the following ring information:Spee
Ring Map3-6 Viewing Station-specific InformationUse the button to locate a specific station on the ring by any one of a number of characteristics, inc
Viewing Station-specific Information 3-7Ring MapFigure 3-3. Quick Info Popup WindowThe Quick Info Popup window contains the following information about
Ring Map3-8 Viewing Station-specific InformationUtilizationThe percentage of the total usable bandwidth (4 or 16 Mb) that is currently being used by th
Viewing Station-specific Information 3-9Ring MapSetting a Station DropUsing the Ring Map window, you can administratively assign a physical drop identi
Contentsiv Managing the Hub at the Port Level ...2-33Converting a Station Port t
Ring Map3-10 Viewing Station-specific InformationFigure 3-6. The Management Station Configuration WindowThe Management Station Configuration window conta
Viewing Station-specific Information 3-11Ring MapOpen StatusThis field displays the result of the last “open” command or the last attempt by the managem
Ring Map3-12 Viewing Station-specific InformationTable 3-1. Error Status Codes and DefinitionsActive MonitorThis field allows you to determine whether or
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-13Ring MapError Report TimerThe Error Report Timer determines the interval at which stations will report the number o
Ring Map3-14 Viewing Ring-level InformationThe calculation mode you select will be used to determine the statistics values displayed in the Quick Info
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-15Ring MapTo access the Error Table:1. Click on .2. Drag down to Error Table, and to the right to select Total Error
Ring Map3-16 Viewing Ring-level InformationBasic performance information is provided regardless of which error type has been selected for display:Fram
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-17Ring MapAC Errors The count of frames containing errors in the ARI (Address Recognized Indicator) or FCI (Frame Cop
Ring Map3-18 Viewing Ring-level Informationbuffers. Note that this counter reports the number of times frames were dropped for lack of buffering, not
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-19Ring MapIf the inserted station is connected to another hub (via the monitored hub’s Ring-in/Ring-out ports), the b
vContents Refreshing the Station List... 5-4Monitoring Ring and Stat
Ring Map3-20 Viewing Ring-level InformationFigure 3-9. The Device Information WindowSetting the Map Poll IntervalYou can set the poll interval that co
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-21Ring MapViewing Beacon HistoryThe Beacon History window displays a record of significant ring events, including acti
Ring Map3-22 Viewing Ring-level InformationLast Beacon TypeThis field displays the type of beaconing frames last detected on the monitored ring. When a
Viewing Ring-level Information 3-23Ring MapBeacon ConfigurationThe Beacon Configuration window allows you to enable and configure the parameters for the
Ring Map3-24 Viewing Ring-level InformationFigure 3-12. The Beacon Configuration Window3. In the Beacon Recovery field, click in the appropriate field to
Using the Find Options 3-25Ring Map7. In the Station Port Retry Delay field, click and drag the scroll bar to select the interval, in seconds, between
Ring Map3-26 Using the Find OptionsSearching for a Station’s Nearest Active Upstream or Downstream NeighborTo search for a selected station’s upstream
Using the Find Options 3-27Ring Map2. In the Enter text field, type in one of the following:a. The physical drop number (four ASCII characters)b. The b
Ring Map3-28 Using the Find OptionsFinding the Management Station on the NetworkIn the Ring Map window, the management station’s label is surrounded b
Using the Find Options 3-29Ring MapTo find the station by Highest or Lowest number of frames processed or errors detected:1. Click on , and drag down
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Ring Map3-30 Accessing Other SPMA ApplicationsFigure 3-14. Sample Find Highest and Lowest Windows3. To find the station with the next highest or lowest
4-1Chapter 4Alarm ConfigurationSetting Alarms at the Ring and Station levels; Alarm Types definedAlarms work in conjunction with your network management
Alarm Configuration4-2from the Hub View:1. Click on the Device button to display the Device menu. 2. Drag down to Alarm Configuration and release.from t
Setting and Viewing Ring Alarms 4-3Alarm ConfigurationSetting and Viewing Ring AlarmsTo view or set ring-level alarms, highlight the appropriate interf
Alarm Configuration4-4 Setting and Viewing Ring AlarmsThe Alarm Type list displays the variables available for alarms, the current status of each alarm
Setting and Viewing Station Alarms 4-5Alarm ConfigurationThe Threshold field allows you to configure a new threshold for the alarm highlighted in the Ala
Alarm Configuration4-6 Setting and Viewing Station AlarmsFigure 4-3. The Station Alarms WindowThe alarm Timebase displayed here is defined in the Ring A
Setting and Viewing Station Alarms 4-7Alarm ConfigurationThe Alarm Type options at the top of the window represent the variables for which you can assi
Alarm Configuration4-8 Setting and Viewing Station AlarmsAC Errors Also known as ARI/FCI errors, AC errors occur during the Ring Poll or Neighbor Noti
Setting and Viewing Station Alarms 4-9Alarm ConfigurationThe Status field allows you to enable or disable the selected alarm; this alarm status will be
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction to SPMA for the TRMMIM The TRMMIM; how to use the TRMMIM User’s Guide; manual conventions; contacting Cabletron Technical
Alarm Configuration4-10 Setting and Viewing Station Alarms
5-1Chapter 5StatisticsUsing Statistics; Viewing the Ring Station List; Monitoring Ring and Station Statistics, Ring Variables; Station VariablesUsing
Statistics5-2 Viewing the Ring Station Listfrom the command line (stand-alone mode):1. From the appropriate directory, type:spmarun e5stats <IP Add
Viewing the Ring Station List 5-3StatisticsFigure 5-2. Ring and Station Statistics WindowThe Ring and Station Statistics window lists each active stat
Statistics5-4 Monitoring Ring and Station StatisticsUsing the Reverse MAC ButtonThe Reverse MAC button, available in the Ring and Station Statistics w
Monitoring Ring and Station Statistics 5-5StatisticsIf you are running SPMA in conjunction with HP Network Node Manager or IBM NetView you can also cu
Statistics5-6 Monitoring Ring and Station StatisticsFigure 5-3. Ring General Pie ChartTo create Figure 5-3 the following steps were taken:1. Click on
Monitoring Ring and Station Statistics 5-7StatisticsFigure 5-4. Ring Graph and MetersTo create the ring meters in Figure 5-4 the following steps were
Statistics5-8 Ring and Station VariablesFor more information on using pie charts, graphs, and meters and understanding how to read the information dis
Ring and Station Variables 5-9StatisticsLanNet Manager IBM’s Token Ring LAN Network Manager.Other All other protocols not described above.Frame SizesF
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