HP SNMP/XL User's Guide (36922-90036)

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Preface
HP SNMP/XL is bundled with the links and comes with the LAN link,
token ring link, X.25 link, Fiber Distributed Data Interface link, and
the point-to-point link. HP SNMP/XL is started automatically at
system startup.
This manual describes how to use HP SNMP/XL to allow HP 3000
Series 900 systems to actively participate in the management of the
network in which they are installed.
Special Note
MPE/iX, Multiprogramming Executive with Integrated POSIX, is the
latest in a series of forward-compatible operating systems for the
HP 3000 line of computers.
In HP documentation and in talking with HP 3000 users, you will
encounter references to MPE XL, the direct predecessor of MPE/iX.
MPE/iX is a superset of MPE XL. All programs written for MPE XL will
run without change under MPE/iX. You can continue to use MPE XL
system documentation, although it may not refer to features added to
the operating system to support POSIX (for example, hierarchical
directories).
Finally, you may encounter references to MPE V, which is the operating
system for HP 3000s, not based on the PA-RISC architecture. MPE V
software can be run on the PA-RISC (Series 900) HP 3000s in what is
known as compatibility mode.
Audience
This manual is intended for network managers whose responsibility it
is either to manage the HP 3000 from another network management
platform or to use the HP 3000 to manage other objects in the network.
Organization of This Manual
Chapter 1 , “Introduction to HP SNMP/XL,” provides an overview of
HP SNMP/XL and its product structure.
Chapter 2 , “Configuring HP SNMP/XL,” provides configuration
information, if you choose to change parameters.
Chapter 3 , “Using SNMPUTIL,” provides information on control of the
HP SNMP/XL subsystem.
Chapter 4 , “Troubleshooting HP SNMP/XL,” includes tracing, logging,
and subsystem information.
Appendix A , “SNMP Variable Description,” describes the format of the
variable-name parameter for the SNMP commands.