
Introduction 5-1
Chapter 5
RADview-HPOV for ATM
This chapter briefly explains the HP OpenView (HPOV) features which allow the
user to create and monitor nets and agents.
5.1 Introduction
The RADview-HP OpenView management system, running on a workstation
connected to the ATM network, provides a complete solution for monitoring and
controlling ACE devices, while simplifying the configuration and maintenance
requirements. In addition to the general RADview-HP OpenView administrative
tasks and functions, the management system enables the following specific
functions:
• Displaying alarm status and system configuration through the management
system at all times.
RADview-HP OpenView for ATM on the SNMP Platform
SNMP is the protocol for inter-networking between the agent and the network
management station for TCP\IP based networks. SNMP defines two-way
communication between the management station and the agent.
The SNMP provides network managers with a central station for observation,
control and management of their installation. As such, SNMP is fully independent
of manufacturer-linked concepts.
Querying values that the agent assembles enables the software in the network
management to monitor and control devices. The most important task of an agent
program is to provide information about objects, which correspond to the critical
parts and, actions of the device for which the agent is responsible. The agents store
this information and deliver it to a management station upon request. Agents in
critical circumstances such as unusual errors issue only Un-requested signals
(alarms).
SNMP also functions as a proxy agent, thus permitting a management station to
monitor and control network elements that do not conform to SNMP
specifications. The proxy is able to convert protocols and provide the network
management station with a uniform picture.
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