User manual SMC ELITEVIEW

[. . . ] MANAGEMENT GUIDE EliteViewTM 6. 20 SNMP-Based Network Management Softwarefor WindowsTM EliteViewTM User Guide SNMP-Based Network Management Software for WindowsTM 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 May 2008 Pub. # 149100039100A E052008-DG-R6. 20 Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. [. . . ] Sets thresholds for RMON variables, which can subsequently trigger response events. Defines the action to take when an alarm is triggered, including logging the alarm, generating a trap message, or triggering a capture channel. Filters a stream of packets that match the specified criteria. Configures the buffers used to store packets generated from the Filter group. 9-4 RMON UTILITIES Statistics Group The Statistics Group includes all the tools you need to monitor your network for common errors and overall traffic rates. When you open the Statistics Group the Control Table screen is displayed as shown below. This table allows you to add, edit and delete items to be monitored, or to select a specific index entry and then view the statistical data in numeric or graphic form. Table 9-4 Statistics Group Control Table Field Total Read Status Index Owner Interface View Add Edit Delete Description The total number of index entries contained in the Control Table. The read status of information in the Statistics Control Table. Index for the table row; creator can assign a value of 1-65, 535. Name of the person who created this entry in the Control Table. The port number of the interface on the device. Opens a graphical display of statistics for the selected index entry. Opens a dialog box for creating a new entry in the Control Table. Opens a dialog box for editing a selected entry in the Control Table. Deletes the selected entry from the Control Table. 9-5 USING RMON Adding or Editing an Entry in the Control Table Click on the Add (Edit) button in the Statistics Control Table to add (edit) an index entry. The dialog box that opens includes three fields (1) entry index number, (2) system interface number, and (3) owner of this entry. The system automatically generates an index number, but you can enter any number from 1 to 65, 535 that is not currently in use. Each interface number equates to a physical media on the device being monitored. This information can be found under MIB2 as shown to the right. (See "MIB Browser" on page 6-11. ) The interfaces to the SMC6724L3 1 switch are listed in the tables below. SMC6724L3 1 Interface Description Table 9-5 SMC6724L3 1 Interface Description Interface 1-24 39 1001 Description Ports 1-24 (10-100 Mbps port) Port 39 (Console port) Interface for VLAN 1 Viewing Statistics The RMON Manager collects statistics that allow you to quickly determine how the network is performing. Information is provided on bandwidth utilization, packet types, errors and collisions, as well as the distribution of packet sizes. Information is also included on peak utilization. Statistics are displayed in both a numeric and graphical format that can be easily interpreted. [. . . ] Map A network diagram showing devices managed by EliteView. MIB An acronym for Management Information Base. It is a set of objects that contain information about the device. Note that MIB-2 is simply a subordinate component of the overall MIB. [. . . ]