Avaya RMON2 User Manual

Part No. 303539-A Rev 00October 1998BayRS Version 13.00Site Manager Software Version 7.00 BCC Version 5.04 Configuring RMON and RMON2

Configuring RMON and RMON2D-2303539-A Rev 003.Display the current version of DCM agent software. Your version of router software determines which comm

Upgrading the DCM Software Image303539-A Rev 00D-3 Using Site ManagerTo upgrade the DCM software image in a BayStack router using Site Manager:1.Trans

Configuring RMON and RMON2D-4303539-A Rev 00The Edit Base Module DCM Parameters window opens (Figure D-2).Figure D-2. Edit Base Module DCM Parameters

Upgrading the DCM Software Image303539-A Rev 00D-5 If you set the Image Save Mode parameter to No Save, the Ethernet DCM boots with the new software i

Configuring RMON and RMON2D-6303539-A Rev 003.Enter the following Technician Interface command to download the new software image from the router flas

Upgrading the DCM Software Image303539-A Rev 00D-7 Sample Display: dcmload.batUse this script to download a DCM image from the router’sFlash to a DCM

303539-A Rev 00Index-1Aacronyms, xvaddress mapping group, RMON2, C-9alarm group, RMONdescribed, C-4memory requirements, C-16application layer matrix g

Index-2303539-A Rev 00Hhardware requirementsAN/ANH, 2-2ARN, 2-3history group, RMONdescribed, C-2memory requirements, C-12host group, RMONdescribed, C-

303539-A Rev 00Index-3router hardware and software requirementsAN/ANH, 2-2ARN, 2-3SSave Configuration Info parameter, B-4show commandsethernet, A-2Sim

303539-A Rev 00xiTablesTable 1-1. RMON MIB Groups ...1-2Table 1-2. RMON

303539-A Rev 00xiii PrefaceThis guide describes configuring and managing an Ethernet remote monitoring (RMON) data collection module (DCM) in a Bay Ne

Configuring RMON and RMON2xiv303539-A Rev 00Text ConventionsThis guide uses the following text conventions:angle brackets (< >) Indicate that yo

Preface303539-A Rev 00xv AcronymsASN.1 abstract syntax notationCMIP Common Management Information ProtocolDCM data collection moduleDCMMW data collect

Configuring RMON and RMON2xvi303539-A Rev 00Bay Networks Technical PublicationsYou can now print Bay Networks technical manuals and release notes free

303539-A Rev 001-1 Chapter 1RMON and RMON2 OverviewRMON and RMON2 are MIB standards developed to provide powerful remote troubleshooting and monitorin

Configuring RMON and RMON21-2303539-A Rev 00RMON allows you to set up automatic histories, which the RMON agent collects over a period of time, provid

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-3 RMON2 MIBRMON2 is a standard MIB that extends the scope of the RMON MIB beyond the MAC layer to provide stat

ii303539-A Rev 004401 Great America Parkway 8 Federal StreetSanta Clara, CA 95054 Billerica, MA 01821Copyright © 1998 Bay Networks, Inc.All rights res

Configuring RMON and RMON21-4303539-A Rev 00Figure 1-1. RMON and RMON2 in the OSI ModelLayer 4-7Layer 3Layer 2Layer 1RMON2Application layerRMON2Networ

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-5 With RMON2, you can also troubleshoot network problems faster and more accurately using statistics from the

Configuring RMON and RMON21-6303539-A Rev 00For more information about RMON2 MIB groups, see Appendix C, “RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups.”Figure 1-2 illust

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-7 Figure 1-2. RMON/RMON2 MIB TreeHostHostTopNAlarmMatrixFilterCaptureMIBMib 1MIBMgmtPrivateDoDOrgISORootIntern

Configuring RMON and RMON21-8303539-A Rev 00RMON and RMON2 Support on Bay Networks RoutersTable 1-3 summarizes the three levels of RMON and RMON2 supp

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-9 RMON and RMON2 ArchitectureThe Bay Networks RMON and RMON2 architecture consists of the following components

Configuring RMON and RMON21-10303539-A Rev 00Figure 1-3. RMON/RMON2 Architecture0.00.20.40.60.81.00.51.01.52.0WANRMONdatacollectionmodule(DCM)Networkm

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-11 Data Collection Module (DCM)The Ethernet DCM, which runs the DCM agent software, physically connects to the

Configuring RMON and RMON21-12303539-A Rev 00RMON Network Management SoftwareAn RMON network management software application, also known as a client,

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-13 In Optivity Analysis, the RMON tools provide methods for collecting data for all RMON and RMON2 MIB groups.

303539-A Rev 00iiiBay Networks, Inc. Software License AgreementNOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accom

Configuring RMON and RMON21-14303539-A Rev 00Filter/Capture Define channels and filters.Activate channels for captures.Capture packets for analysis of

RMON and RMON2 Overview303539-A Rev 001-15 For detailed information about how to install, configure, and customize the RMON-based tools for use with R

Configuring RMON and RMON21-16303539-A Rev 00You can also set thresholds that initiate alarms whenever specified network conditions occur. Whenever a

303539-A Rev 002-1 Chapter 2Starting RMON and RMON2on AN/ANH and ARN RoutersThis chapter lists the requirements for starting RMON and RMON2 using Site

Configuring RMON and RMON22-2303539-A Rev 00Router Hardware and Software PrerequisitesBefore you can use the full RMON and RMON2 functionality on BayS

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers303539-A Rev 002-3 Table 2-2 lists the software and hardware requirements for RMON and RMON2 operatio

Configuring RMON and RMON22-4303539-A Rev 00Starting Configuration ToolsBefore configuring RMON and RMON2, see the appropriate user guide for instruct

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers303539-A Rev 002-5 For information about Site Manager and how to work with configuration files, see C

Configuring RMON and RMON22-6303539-A Rev 00For example, the following command line configures the DCM base-module on an AN router:rmon# dcm dcm-id ba

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers303539-A Rev 002-7 When you enable the Ethernet DCM, the RMON Object Support parameter is set to RMON

iv303539-A Rev 00its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or altered files, d

Configuring RMON and RMON22-8303539-A Rev 00Using Site ManagerTo configure an Ethernet DCM for an ARN router, complete the following steps:Site Manage

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers303539-A Rev 002-9 When you enable the Ethernet DCM, the RMON Object Support parameter is set to RMON

303539-A Rev 003-1 Chapter 3Configuring Mini-RMON on an ARN 100 RouterOn the ARN 100 router, Bay Networks provides a condensed version of the RMON MIB

Configuring RMON and RMON23-2303539-A Rev 00Configuration Considerations If you choose, you can upgrade an ARN 100 router to collect complete RMON and

Configuring Mini-RMON on an ARN 100 Router303539-A Rev 003-3 Preparing a Configuration FileTo create a configuration file, complete the following step

Configuring RMON and RMON23-4303539-A Rev 005. Choose the link or net module connector on which you are enabling mini-RMON, for example, XTRCV.The Add

Configuring Mini-RMON on an ARN 100 Router303539-A Rev 003-5 Disabling Mini-RMON Data CollectionTo stop collecting mini-RMON statistics on the Etherne

303539-A Rev 004-1 Chapter 4Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2This chapter describes how to customize the configuration of an Ethernet DCM by editin

303539-A Rev 00vContentsPrefaceBefore You Begin ...

Configuring RMON and RMON24-2303539-A Rev 00Disabling the Ethernet DCMBy default, DCM data collection is enabled on the router. Before you can modify

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-3 Using Site ManagerTo temporarily disable the DCM from collecting data, complete the following s

Configuring RMON and RMON24-4303539-A Rev 00Using the BCCTo specify the Ethernet DCM from which you want to collect RMON and RMON2 statistics or just

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-5 Using Site ManagerTo specify the Ethernet DCM from which you want to collect RMON2 statistics,

Configuring RMON and RMON24-6303539-A Rev 00Specifying the Configuration ModeBy default, the Ethernet DCM uses the configuration file in its own local

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-7 Using Site ManagerTo specify the configuration mode, complete the following steps:Saving the Co

Configuring RMON and RMON24-8303539-A Rev 00Using the BCCTo set the save mode for the configuration information, navigate to thedcm/base-module or exp

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-9 Configuring the DCM Image on the RouterYou configure the DCM image on the router by specifying

Configuring RMON and RMON24-10303539-A Rev 00Using the BCCBefore you can configure the DCM boot image on the router, make sure that the config-mode pa

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-11 4. Choose Base Module DCM or Expansion Module DCM.The Edit Base Module DCM Parameters window o

vi303539-A Rev 00Starting RMON and RMON2 ...2-4Preparing a Con

Configuring RMON and RMON24-12303539-A Rev 00Modifying Default RMON MIB Group ParametersIf necessary, you can change the default values for the follow

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-13 Using Site ManagerTo specify the maximum number of RMON hosts, complete the following steps:To

Configuring RMON and RMON24-14303539-A Rev 00Enabling and Disabling the RMON Host Control TableBy default, the DCM does not create the RMON host contr

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-15 Using Site ManagerTo enable or disable the creation of the RMON host control table, complete t

Configuring RMON and RMON24-16303539-A Rev 00Enabling and Disabling the RMON Matrix Control TableBy default, the DCM does not create the RMON matrix c

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-17 Using Site ManagerTo enable or disable the creation of the RMON matrix control table, complete

Configuring RMON and RMON24-18303539-A Rev 00Rebooting the Ethernet DCMAfter you finish modifying Ethernet DCM configuration parameters, you must rebo

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-19 Deleting the Ethernet DCM Software SubsystemThe router requires the DCMMW software to communic

Configuring RMON and RMON24-20303539-A Rev 00If you need to reactivate the Ethernet DCM after deleting the DCMMW, see “Starting RMON and RMON2” on pag

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2303539-A Rev 004-21 • Enable, disable, and reboot the Ethernet DCM.See Using Technician Interface Software for inf

303539-A Rev 00viiAppendix B Ethernet DCM Parameters Appendix C RMON and RMON2 MIB GroupsRMON MIB Groups ...

303539-A Rev 00A-1 Appendix AMonitoring the DCMUsing the BCC show CommandThis appendix describes how to use the BCC show command to obtain DCM configu

Configuring RMON and RMON2A-2303539-A Rev 00show rmon dcmThe show rmon dcm <option> command displays configuration, status, and statistical info

Monitoring the DCM Using the BCC show Command303539-A Rev 00A-3 imageDisplays information about the DCM image for all Ethernet DCMs configured on theA

Configuring RMON and RMON2A-4303539-A Rev 00dcmconfigDisplays configuration information about all Ethernet DCMs configured on the AN/ANH or ARN router

Monitoring the DCM Using the BCC show Command303539-A Rev 00A-5 The output includes the following information:Data Collection Module # Number that co

303539-A Rev 00B-1 Appendix BEthernet DCM ParametersThis appendix contains reference information about customizing the parameters for the Ethernet DCM

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-2303539-A Rev 00Parameter: Enable/DisablePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global >

Ethernet DCM Parameters303539-A Rev 00B-3 Parameter: Image NamePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global > Base

viii303539-A Rev 00Appendix D Upgrading the DCM Software Image Verifying Minimum DCM Requirements ...

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-4303539-A Rev 00Parameter: Configuration ModePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global

Ethernet DCM Parameters303539-A Rev 00B-5 Parameter: RMON Max HostPath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global > B

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-6303539-A Rev 00Parameter: RMON Default MatrixPath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Globa

303539-A Rev 00C-1 Appendix CRMON and RMON2 MIB GroupsThis appendix defines the RMON and RMON2 MIB groups and provides information about RMON memory u

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-2303539-A Rev 00• Filter•CaptureThe router base module supports the following groups:• Alarm • Event RMON MIB Group Contro

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-3 The data collection function records periodic statistical samples from Ethernet networks, for example, int

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-4303539-A Rev 00Capture GroupThe capture group enables the capture of packets that satisfy the filter group control parame

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-5 • The event that takes place when a rising threshold is crossed• The event that takes place when a falling

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-6303539-A Rev 00Event Trap ConsiderationsTo allow RMON to generate trap events, you must set up the SNMP manager table. In

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-7 • Network Layer Matrix • Application Layer Matrix Protocol Directory GroupThe Protocol Directory group lis

303539-A Rev 00ixFiguresFigure 1-1. RMON and RMON2 in the OSI Model ...1-4Figure 1-2. RMON/RMON2 MI

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-8303539-A Rev 00Protocol Distribution GroupThe Protocol Distribution group collects the relative numbers of octets and pac

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-9 Address Mapping GroupThe Address Mapping group maps network layer addresses to MAC layer addresses discove

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-10303539-A Rev 00Application Layer Matrix Group The Application Layer Matrix group provides a table of application layer t

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-11 Memory Requirements for RMON GroupsTo optimize the use of your network management applications (such as O

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-12303539-A Rev 00Statistics GroupWhen you enable the Ethernet DCM, the RMON agent automatically creates a statistics confi

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-13 Host GroupWhen you enable the Ethernet DCM, the default setting for the RMON Default Host parameter is Di

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-14303539-A Rev 00HostTopN GroupTo save memory and increase performance, there is no default configuration for the HostTopN

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups303539-A Rev 00C-15 Filter and Capture GroupsYou must create filter and capture configurations through your RMON network mana

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-16303539-A Rev 00ExampleYou specify a buffer size of 32 KB and a packet slice size of 1 KB. After checking the available m

303539-A Rev 00D-1 Appendix DUpgrading the DCM Software ImageThis appendix describes how to upgrade the DCM software image on BayStack routers using S