Specifications

Introduction
RADring
Installation & Operation Manual
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Centralized
Network
Management
The Microsoft Windows/PC based RADview Management System provides
in-band (SNMP) and out-of-band network management for Token Ring
networks. RADview enables complete monitoring and control of the network
from a central management station. Two management agents are provided:
CML/NM Management Agent
Provides physical monitoring and control of the RADring Hub and modules.
It also provides out-of-band serial communication with the management
station. The communication link is V.24/RS-232. The interface operates
multipoint up to 115.2 kbps for local and remote (modem) communication.
The CML/NM agent continues to provide management functions even when
the network is down.
CML/IB Management Agent
Supports SNMP protocol, enabling in-band monitoring and control from
RADview to a generic SNMP management Token Ring station. When used in
conjunction with the CML/NM module, it provides advanced automatic
recovery from network failure, and MAC address port level security.
CML/IB-E Management Agent
Supports SNMP protocols, enabling in-band monitoring and control from
RADview to a generic SNMP management Ehternet station. When used in
conjuction with the CML/NM module, it provides statistics and indications
on every module in the hub and MAC addres port level security.
Under the RADview Management System, network problems can be easily
identified, isolated and resolved under both operational and non-operational
conditions. This alleviates the necessity for local intervention, while reducing
system downtime to a minimum.
RADview
The RADview Management System operates under Microsoft Windows, and
provides the following functions:
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Graphical representation of the network and modules
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Alarms and events recording
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Status Monitoring for RADring modules, repeaters, lobes and
interconnecting cables
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Forced lobe and module bypass/insertion
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Loop to back-up path control on RI and RO ports
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In addition to supporting RADring, RADview also provides
comprehensive central network management to other Token Ring
products such as stand-alone Token Ring access and repeater units.
Figure 1-1 illustrates a RADring application.