The following shows an example of a two-node event routing configuration.

 

 

Network Mgmt.

 

 

Station with

Collecting Node ID = 222

 

Address 12345

 

 

Primary Alarm Output ID = 12345

 

Secondary Alarm Output ID = C1

 

Node 1

COM1

 

Collecting Node

Printer

 

Alarms from

Optional

Node 2

Monitor

 

Optional

Node 2Async

Terminal

Figure 22-1 Event Reporting Configuration Example

Alarm Buffer

Each node has a buffer where events are stored while waiting for transmission. When a buffer reaches the percentage of full capacity specified by the parameter Max Con- gestion, further events originating at that node are lost until the percentage of capacity specified by the parameter Min Congestion is reached.

When the buffer reaches Max Congestion, the node adds the event message Beginning of congestion to the buffer. No more events are put into the buffer until it has reached Min Congestion, at which time another message, End of congestion, “n” events lost , is put into the buffer, and all events are again put into the buffer.

When the collecting node's event buffer reachesMax Congestion, events are held in the originating nodes' buffers until the buffers reach Max Congestion or the collecting node begins accepting events again.

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1800 specifications

Cabletron Systems, a leading player in network management and telecommunications solutions during the late 20th century, introduced several innovative products that played a crucial role in shaping enterprise networking. Among these were the Cabletron FRX6000, FRX4000, and the FRX1800, which delivered advanced features aimed at enhancing network performance, security, and scalability.

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