Internetworking and Management Overview

MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS

SNMP is used for remote configuring of system and bridge parameters, monitoring statistics, and performing advanced management. BOOTP is available for the Campus-REX to download system software code.

SNMP

This messaging protocol specifies how to send information between a Network Management Station (NMS) and managed devices on a network. Managed devices (such as the Campus-REX) have agent software or firmware that interprets SNMP requests and responds to them. The NMS communicates with the agents in the managed devices to:

•set configuration options

•read configuration information

•read status parameters

A Management Information Base (MIB) defines these configuration and status parameters. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifies standard MIBs for certain types of devices, ensuring that any NMS can manage them. Additionally, vendors can issue proprietary MIBs for their devices that provide higher management functionality.

The following table shows the configuration parameters that must be maintained and restored to the Campus-REX through the system’s local console port. These parameters are stored in the Campus-REX NVRAM (non-volatile memory) and are used in subsequent initializations.

Campus-REX RS Interface Card User Manual

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