Using Management

iView² is a network management application for IMC Networks intelligent networking devices. It features a GUI and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control products from a variety of platforms.

Using iView² with HP OpenView

During the installation, the iView² application will ask if HP OpenView is installed on the management PC. Click Yes to integrate the appropriate files. Once in OpenView, highlight the media converter icon and select the media converter; OpenView will then launch iView².

Other NMS Applications

If using an application other than iView² for management, integrate the SNMP vendor MIBs, which can be found in the MIB subdirectory of iView² installed on the chosen hard drive of a workstation.

Refer to the application's documentation for information on how MIB files are integrated.

Update Manager

iView² offers the option of scheduling an update search for IMC Networks devices listed in the Network outline. Within iView², select Tools/SNMP Options from the navigation toolbar. Select Update Manager Options, and a dialog box will be displayed, in which you can select when to run the update search. This option enables the end user to determine if they have the latest firmware, and download the latest if they do not. It does not automatically run the download, so the end user can review the release notes included with the binary file, and decide whether to download it or not.

UMA (Unified Management Agent)

The UMA allows operators to manage all IMC Networks modules with on-board logic (iMcV-GigaFiberLinX-II series) installed in an IMC Networks iMediaChassis, with a single IP address from a central location. Centralized management makes practical sense for networks of all sizes, especially service provider networks that must monitor and upgrade large quantities of devices. In addition, UMA allows users to centrally manage and administer firmware upgrades over multiple devices.

For example, the user can install ten iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II devices in a 20 slot iMediaChassis at the Central Office (CO) and connect each to a remote Giga- AccessEtherLinX-II unit installed at the customer’s premises equipment (CPE). UMA allows users to manage all 20 devices (including the chassis at the CO) via the single