Paradyne COMSPHERE 6700 Series User manual

COMSPHERE
6700 SERIES NETWORK
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SNMP PROXY AGENT FEATURE
USER’S GUIDE
Document No. 6700-A2-GB20-30
September 1998

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Contents
About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Document Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product-Related Documents iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 SNMP Proxy Agent Overview
What is SNMP? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is the SNMP Proxy Agent Feature? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feature List 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Description 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNMP Proxy Agent Feature Package Contents 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNMP Network Topology 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proxy Agent Interface 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 SNMP Proxy Agent Installation
Hardware and Software Requirements 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing for Installation and Configuration 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the SNMP Proxy Agent Feature 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the SNMP Proxy Agent Feature for TCP/IP Networks 2-4. .
SNMP Community Views 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Community Name Example 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting SNMP Request Timeouts 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Traps and Report Formats
SNMP Traps Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trap Messages 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traps OIDs 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode 1 Traps 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode 2 Traps 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NMS Events and Status 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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File Formats 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Filter Profile 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm History Report 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Fault Report 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call History Report 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Report 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Enterprise Device MIBs
Enterprise Device MIBs Overview A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Front Panel MIB Overview A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Call Directory MIB Overview A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Configuration MIB Overview A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIB-II Support A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OID Prefix Tree A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B NMS 6700 MIB Specifications
NMS 6700 MIB Overview B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Action Request Tables B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Action Request Setup Rules B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the NMS 6700 MIB B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Action Request Setup Procedure B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Table Setup B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaction Table Setup B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaction Table Setup Example B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report Table Setup B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report Table Setup Example B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NMS 6700 MIB Objects B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaction Commands B-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C NMS Device MIB Specifications
NMS Device MIB Overview C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index

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About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide describes how to install and use the COMSPHERE 6700 Series
Network Management System (NMS) SNMP Proxy Agent feature. It is assumed
that you have a basic understanding of COMSPHERE modems and data service
units (DSUs) and their operation, are knowledgeable about data communications,
and are familiar with Windows terminology and conventions.
Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1 SNMP Proxy Agent Overview. Provides an introduction
to the SNMP Proxy Agent features and the Proxy
Agent Interface.
Chapter 2
SNMP Proxy Agent Installation. Describes hardware
and software requirements and installation procedures.
Chapter 3
Traps and Report Formats. Provides an overview of
SNMP traps with specific device traps actions.
Presents file formats for reports.
Appendix A
Enterprise Device MIBs. Defines supported MIB
objects in the Paradyne Enterprise MIBs and standard
MIB-II support.
Appendix B
NMS 6700 MIB Specifications. Provides MIB objects
and descriptions for the Enterprise NMS 6700 MIB with
details regarding table entries.
Appendix C
NMS Device MIB Specifications. Provides MIB objects
and descriptions for the Enterprise NMS Device MIB
with details regarding table entries.
Glossary Refer to
COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network
Management System User’s Guide,
Document
Number 6700-A2-GY31.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in
alphabetical order.

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Product-Related Documents
Document Number Document Title
3000-A2-GA31 COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier, Installation
Manual
3610-A2-GB46 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, User’s Guide
3610-A2-GB48 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Time Division Multiplexer,
Multichannel Multipoint, and Digital Bridge Options
Supplement
3610-A2-GB49 COMSPHERE 3600 Series Data Service Units,
Models 3610 and 3611, Dial Backup Module Options
Supplement
3810-A2-GB30 COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems, Models 3810,
3811, and 3820, User’s Guide
3910-A2-GN32 COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems, Models 3910
and 3911, Point-to-Point/Multipoint, Installation and
Operation Manual
6700-A2-GB21 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Multiuser Feature User’s Guide
6700-A2-GB22 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Network Configuration Guide
6700-A2-GB23 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Remote Monitor Feature User’s Guide
6700-A2-GB41 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System Security Manager Feature Supplement
6700-A2-GY31 COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management
System User’s Guide
7800-A2-GB24 Proxy Agent Interface for HP OpenView Application
Guide
7800-A2-GB26 OpenLane DCE Manager User’s Guide
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documentation.
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http://www.paradyne.com
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SNMP Proxy Agent Overview 1
What is SNMP?
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet standard protocol
for managing TCP/IP devices.
Using SNMP, a network administrator can address queries and commands to
network nodes and devices. SNMP can be used to:
Monitor network performance and status
Control operational parameters
Report, analyze, and isolate faults
Agents, managers, and Management Information Bases (MIBs) combine to
control network devices.
Agents collect management information and store in a database called the MIB.
The agent provides management information to an SNMP manager upon
request.
Non-TCP/IP devices can be managed with SNMP proxy agents.
What is the SNMP Proxy Agent Feature?
The COMSPHERE6700 Series Network Management System SNMP Proxy
Agent feature provides the capability for any device managed by a COMSPHERE
6700 Series Network Management System (NMS) to also be monitored and
controlled by an SNMP network management system, such as HP OpenView.

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Feature List
The SNMP Proxy Agent feature provides the following features:
SNMP Proxy Agent for COMSPHERE devices using Enterprise MIBs
SNMP Agent for COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS using Enterprise MIBs
SNMP Agent for MIB-II
COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Alerts exported as SNMP Traps
One IP address per COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS
Specific Community View Access for each managed device
Software Description
The SNMP Proxy Agent feature includes SNMP software, which supports
transmission of SNMP messages across any Winsock-compliant TCP/IP protocol
stack installed on the system.
COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS Release 5.0 or higher is required to execute the
SNMP Proxy Agent feature. The SNMP Proxy Agent feature is a software
package that can be installed on top of COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS
Release 5.0 or higher.
You can install the SNMP Proxy Agent feature in the following COMSPHERE
6700 Series NMS installations:
Single user
Multiuser server
SNMP Proxy Agent Feature Package Contents
The SNMP Proxy Agent feature package includes the following:
SNMP feature software on one 3 1/2″disk with a Software Abstract
COMSPHERE 6700 MIBs on one 3 1/2″disk with a Software Abstract
One COMSPHERE 6700 Series Network Management System SNMP Proxy
Agent Feature User’s Guide
(this manual)

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SNMP Network Topology
The figure below shows a sample SNMP network topology.

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Proxy Agent Interface
The Paradyne Proxy Agent Interface application for HP OpenView runs in
conjunction with DCE Manager. HP OpenView can establish a management link
to a system running the 6700 Series NMS SNMP Proxy Agent feature over a LAN
(via router or LAN adapter), leased line, or dial-up connection. The Proxy Agent
Interface application can be used to manage the 6700 Series NMS as well as the
devices.
The 3550 Series DSUs, 3610 Series DSUs, 3810 Series modems, and 39xx
Series modems support SNMP
indirectly through the COMSPHERE 6700 Series
Network Management System SNMP Proxy Agent Feature software product as
illustrated below. These devices are referred to as proxied devices.
SNMP Manager
Running HP OpenView
LAN - TCP/IP
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Ethernet, Token Ring, or FDDI
SLIP
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PPP
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Serial
COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS
Running 6700 Series NMS
SNMP Proxy Agent Feature
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COMSPHERE 3600 Series DSUs
COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems
COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems
COMSPHERE 6700 Series NMS
Running 6700 Series NMS
SNMP Proxy Agent Feature
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Application Guide.