IBM Magstar 3494 manual Using the Library Managers Snmp Features, Selecting Snmp Trap Types

The Library Manager code offers the ability to monitor the following Library Manager events:

vOPINT - Operator Interventions

vUNSOL - Unsolicited Attention Messages

vSERVC - Service Request Messages (not currently supported)

vCHCK1 - Library Manager Check1 Conditions

vTESTM - Test SNMP Trap Message

OPINT Events

OPINT events inform the monitoring station of the state of the 3494. They can inform the monitor station that the 3494 has developed problems, and can even request service calls. All OPINT messages are located in the OPINT message table. See Table 7 on page 216.

OPINT traps are the best way to monitor the 3494, and these Library

Manager trap types should be selected at all times.

UNSOL Events

UNSOL events offer additional support to the OPINT messages. They are not as helpful as the OPINT message, but they can be used to track drive availability, volume movement, etc.

In order to receive UNSOL messages, the 3494 must be online, and it must have at least one host. All UNSOL messages are located in the UNSOL message section. See ªUNSOL Library Manager SNMP Trapsº on

page 221.

CHCK1 Events

CHCK1 events are posted when the Library Manager code encounters problems that require reinitializing the Library Manager.

TESTM Events

TESTM events are automatically generated by the Library Manager to test the ability to send SNMP trap messages. They are intended to verify the ability to send traps to the monitor station.

Using the Library Manager's SNMP Features

Selecting SNMP Trap Types

First, select which type of Library Manager trap events need to be monitored. To do this, select Commands from the Main Menu, and select SNMP options. Then select the Select SNMP trap types sub-menu item. A dialog box with all the Library Manager trap types is displayed (See Figure 135 on page 210). Select the Library Manager trap types that need to be monitored. When done, select OK.

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