Avaya RMON2 User Manual

Part No. 300018-A Rev. 00February 1998BayRS Version 12.10Site Manager Software Version 6.10 ConfiguringRMON and RMON2

300018-A Rev. 00xiTablesTable 1-1. RMON MIB Groups ...1-2Table 1-2. RMO

300018-A Rev. 00xiii About This GuideIf you are responsible for configuring and managing an Ethernet remote monitoring (RMON) data collection module (

Configuring RMON and RMON2xiv300018-A Rev. 00Before You BeginBefore using this guide, you must complete the following procedures. For a new router:• I

About This Guide300018-A Rev. 00xv Example: Pin 7 > 19 > 20vertical line (|) Indicates that you enter only one of the parts of the command. The

Configuring RMON and RMON2xvi300018-A Rev. 00Bay Networks Technical PublicationsYou can now print technical manuals and release notes free, directly f

About This Guide300018-A Rev. 00xvii How to Get HelpIf you purchased a service contract for your Bay Networks product from a distributor or authorized

300018-A Rev. 001-1 Chapter 1RMON and RMON2 OverviewRMON and RMON2 are MIB standards developed to provide powerful remote troubleshooting and monitori

ii300018-A Rev. 004401 Great America Parkway 8 Federal StreetSanta Clara, CA 95054 Billerica, MA 01821Copyright © 1998 Bay Networks, Inc.All rights re

Configuring RMON and RMON21-2300018-A Rev. 00RMON allows you to set up automatic histories, which the RMON agent collects over a period of time, provi

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-3 RMON2 MIBRMON2 is a standard MIB that extends the scope of the RMON MIB beyond the MAC layer to provide sta

Configuring RMON and RMON21-4300018-A Rev. 00Figure 1-1. RMON and RMON2 in the OSI ModelLayer 4-7Layer 3Layer 2Layer 1RMON2Application layerRMON2Netwo

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-5 With RMON2, you can also troubleshoot network problems faster and more accurately using statistics from the

Configuring RMON and RMON21-6300018-A Rev. 00For more information about RMON2 MIB groups, see Appendix B, “RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups.”Figure 1-2 illus

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-7 Figure 1-2. RMON/RMON2 MIB TreeHostHostTopNAlarmMatrixFilterCaptureMIBMib 1MIBMgmtPrivateDoDOrgISORootInter

Configuring RMON and RMON21-8300018-A Rev. 00RMON and RMON2 Support on Bay Networks RoutersTable 1-3 summarizes the three levels of RMON and RMON2 sup

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-9 RMON and RMON2 ArchitectureThe Bay Networks RMON and RMON2 architecture consists of the following component

Configuring RMON and RMON21-10300018-A Rev. 00Figure 1-3. RMON/RMON2 Architecture0.00.20.40.60.81.00.51.01.52.0WANRMONdatacollectionmodule(DCM)Network

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-11 Data Collection Module (DCM)The Ethernet DCM physically connects to the BayStack router base module and th

300018-A Rev. 00iiiBay Networks, Inc. Software License AgreementNOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the acco

Configuring RMON and RMON21-12300018-A Rev. 00RMON Network Management SoftwareAn RMON network management software application, also known as a client,

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-13 In Optivity Analysis, the RMON tools provide methods for collecting data for all RMON and RMON2 MIB groups

Configuring RMON and RMON21-14300018-A Rev. 00Filter/Capture Define channels and filters.Activate channels for captures.Capture packets for analysis o

RMON and RMON2 Overview300018-A Rev. 001-15 For detailed information about how to install, configure, and customize the RMON-based tools for use with

Configuring RMON and RMON21-16300018-A Rev. 00You can also set thresholds that initiate alarms whenever specified network conditions occur. Whenever a

300018-A Rev. 002-1 Chapter 2Starting RMON and RMON2on AN/ANH and ARN RoutersThis chapter lists the requirements for starting RMON and RMON2 and inclu

Configuring RMON and RMON22-2300018-A Rev. 00Router Hardware and Software PrerequisitesBefore you can use the full RMON and RMON2 functionality on Bay

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers300018-A Rev. 002-3 Table 2-2 lists the software and hardware requirements for RMON and RMON2 operati

Configuring RMON and RMON22-4300018-A Rev. 00Starting RMON and RMON2To begin using RMON and RMON2 for data collection on BayStack routers, you must en

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers300018-A Rev. 002-5 Configuring an Ethernet DCM for AN/ANH RoutersTo configure an Ethernet DCM for an

iv300018-A Rev. 00its own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or altered files,

Configuring RMON and RMON22-6300018-A Rev. 00Configuring an Ethernet DCM for ARN RoutersTo configure an Ethernet DCM for an ARN router, complete the f

Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN Routers300018-A Rev. 002-7 Enabling the Ethernet DCM To enable the Ethernet DCM, you create the DCM middlewa

Configuring RMON and RMON22-8300018-A Rev. 00Enabling the Ethernet DCM for ARN RoutersTo enable the Ethernet DCM for an ARN router, complete the follo

300018-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 MI

Configuring RMON and RMON23-2300018-A Rev. 00Configuration Considerations If you choose, you can upgrade an ARN 100 router to collect complete RMON an

Configuring Mini-RMON on an ARN 100 Router300018-A Rev. 003-3 Preparing a Configuration FileTo create a configuration file, complete the following ste

Configuring RMON and RMON23-4300018-A Rev. 005. Choose the link or net module connector on which you are enabling mini-RMON, for example, XTRCV.The Ad

Configuring Mini-RMON on an ARN 100 Router300018-A Rev. 003-5 Disabling Mini-RMON Data CollectionTo stop collecting mini-RMON statistics on the Ethern

300018-A Rev. 004-1 Chapter 4Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2This chapter describes how to customize the configuration of an Ethernet DCM by editi

300018-A Rev. 00vContents About This GuideBefore You Begin ...

Configuring RMON and RMON24-2300018-A Rev. 00Disabling the Ethernet DCMBefore you can modify DCMMW configuration parameters for an installed Ethernet

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-3 Specifying RMON or RMON2 Data CollectionWhen you enable the Ethernet DCM using default values,

Configuring RMON and RMON24-4300018-A Rev. 00Specifying the DCM Boot Image NameBy default, the DCM uses the image file in its local flash memory as th

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-5 Saving the Boot Image FileBy default, the DCM saves the boot image file in DRAM to its local f

Configuring RMON and RMON24-6300018-A Rev. 00Specifying the Configuration ModeBy default, the Ethernet DCM uses the configuration file in its own loca

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-7 Modifying Default RMON MIB Group ParametersWhen you set the configuration mode to Shared Memor

Configuring RMON and RMON24-8300018-A Rev. 00Enabling and Disabling the RMON Host Control TableBy default, the RMON Host parameter is set to Disable,

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-9 Enabling and Disabling the RMON Matrix Control TableBy default, the RMON Default Matrix parame

Configuring RMON and RMON24-10300018-A Rev. 00Saving the Configuration InformationBy default, the DCM saves the configuration information in DRAM to i

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-11 Rebooting the Ethernet DCMAfter you finish modifying Ethernet DCM configuration parameters, y

vi300018-A Rev. 00Chapter 2 Starting RMON and RMON2 on AN/ANH and ARN RoutersRouter Hardware and Software Prerequisites ...

Configuring RMON and RMON24-12300018-A Rev. 00Deleting the Ethernet DCM Software SubsystemThe router requires the DCMMW software to communicate with t

Customizing a DCM for RMON and RMON2300018-A Rev. 004-13 Using the Technician Interface to Manage a DCMYou can use Technician Interface commands to:•

300018-A Rev. 00A-1 Appendix AEthernet DCM ParametersThis appendix contains reference information about customizing the parameters for the Ethernet DC

Configuring RMON and RMON2A-2300018-A Rev. 00Parameter: Enable/DisablePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global &g

Ethernet DCM Parameters300018-A Rev. 00A-3 Parameter: Image NamePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global > Bas

Configuring RMON and RMON2A-4300018-A Rev. 00Parameter: Configuration ModePath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Globa

Ethernet DCM Parameters300018-A Rev. 00A-5 Parameter: RMON Max HostPath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Global >

Configuring RMON and RMON2A-6300018-A Rev. 00Parameter: RMON Default MatrixPath: Configuration Manager > Platform > DCM 11.0 and later > Glob

300018-A Rev. 00B-1 Appendix BRMON and RMON2 MIB GroupsThis appendix defines the RMON and RMON2 MIB groups and provides information about RMON memory

300018-A Rev. 00viiAppendix A Ethernet DCM ParametersAppendix B RMON and RMON2 MIB GroupsRMON MIB Groups ...

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-2300018-A Rev. 00• Filter•CaptureThe router base module supports the following groups:• Alarm •Event RMON MIB Group Contro

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-3 The data collection function records periodic statistical samples from Ethernet networks, for example, in

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-4300018-A Rev. 00Capture GroupThe capture group enables the capture of packets that satisfy the filter group control param

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-5 • The event that takes place when a rising threshold is crossed• The event that takes place when a fallin

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-6300018-A Rev. 00Event Trap ConsiderationsTo allow RMON to generate trap events, you must set up the SNMP manager table. I

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-7 • Network Layer Matrix • Application Layer Matrix Protocol Directory GroupThe Protocol Directory group li

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-8300018-A Rev. 00Protocol Distribution GroupThe Protocol Distribution group collects the relative numbers of octets and pa

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-9 Address Mapping GroupThe Address Mapping group maps network layer addresses to MAC layer addresses discov

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-10300018-A Rev. 00Application Layer Matrix Group The Application Layer Matrix group provides a table of application layer

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-11 Memory Requirements for RMON GroupsTo optimize the use of your network management applications (such as

viii300018-A Rev. 00Appendix C Upgrading the DCM Software ImageVerifying Minimum DCM Requirements ...

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-12300018-A Rev. 00Statistics GroupWhen you enable the Ethernet DCM, the RMON agent automatically creates a statistics conf

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-13 Host GroupWhen you enable the Ethernet DCM, the default setting for the RMON Default Host parameter is D

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-14300018-A Rev. 00HostTopN GroupTo save memory and increase performance, there is no default configuration for the HostTop

RMON and RMON2 MIB Groups300018-A Rev. 00B-15 Filter and Capture GroupsYou must create filter and capture configurations through your RMON network man

Configuring RMON and RMON2B-16300018-A Rev. 00ExampleYou specify a buffer size of 32 KB and a packet slice size of 1 KB. After checking the available

300018-A Rev. 00C-1 Appendix CUpgrading the DCM Software ImageThis appendix describes how to upgrade the DCM software image on BayStack routers using

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-2300018-A Rev. 003.Display the current version of DCM agent software. Your version of router software determines which com

Upgrading the DCM Software Image300018-A Rev. 00C-3 Using Site ManagerTo upgrade the DCM software image in a BayStack router using Site Manager:1.Tran

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-4300018-A Rev. 00The Edit Base Module DCM Parameters window opens (Figure C-2).Figure C-2. Edit Base Module DCM Parameters

Upgrading the DCM Software Image300018-A Rev. 00C-5 If you set the Image Save Mode parameter to No Save, the Ethernet DCM boots with the new software

300018-A Rev. 00ixFiguresFigure 1-1. RMON and RMON2 in the OSI Model ...1-4Figure 1-2. RMON/RMON2 MI

Configuring RMON and RMON2C-6300018-A Rev. 003.Enter the following Technician Interface command to download the new software image from the router fla

Upgrading the DCM Software Image300018-A Rev. 00C-7 Sample Display: dcmload.batUse this script to download a DCM image from the router’sFlash to a DCM

300018-A Rev. 00Index-1Aaddress mapping group, RMON2, B-9alarm group, RMONdescribed, B-4memory requirements, B-16application layer matrix group, RMON2

Index-2300018-A Rev. 00Ffilter group, RMONdescribed, B-3memory requirements, B-15Hhardware requirementsAN/ANH, 2-2ARN, 2-3history group, RMONdescribed

300018-A Rev. 00Index-3SSave Configuration Info parameter, A-4Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), 1-1software requirementsAN/ANH, 2-2ARN, 2-3st