Tripp Lite SNMP Solo MT-SE-37/02 Bedienungsanleitung

SNMP Solo ™ Owner’s Manual for: SNMP Solo ™ by: MT-SE-37/02 Copyright © 1999 12-DEC-99 93-1469 (9909097) 12/99[...]

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Tripp Lite Table of Contents i Table of Contents Introduction ............................ 1 SNMP Solo Features ............................ 1 Example Network With SNMP Solo ............... 2 SNMP Solo Package ....................... 3 SNMP Solo Package Contents .................... 3 The SNMP Solo Unit ........................... 3 Status LEDs ...[...]

SNMP Solo ii Introduction Compile the Device MIB .................... 25 Add SNMP Solo Object to the Management Map .. 25 Poll the Device OIDs ...................... 26 Set the Device OIDs ....................... 26 Ping the SNMP Solo ........................ 26 Novell’s NetWare Management Station v.2.0 ... 26 Compile the Device MIB .............[...]

Tripp Lite Introduction 1 Introduction Your SNMP Solo monitors one UPS attached to an EtherNet network using a Network Management Station. The complete SNMP Solo package includes hardware and software, a UPS cable, a power supply, a UPS Management Information Base (MIB), and a manual. SNMP Solo Features The SNMP Solo hardware adapter runs an embedd[...]

SNMP Solo 2 Introduction Example Network With SNMP Solo A typical installation of SNMP Solo monitoring a UPS on an EtherNet network follows in the illustration below. The SNMP Solo adapter communicates with the UPS to inform you of your system’s power condition. SNMP Solo Figure 1 SNMP Solo Monitoring a UPS on EtherNet[...]

Tripp Lite SNMP Solo Package 3 SNMP Solo Package The standard SNMP Solo package contains a NetMon Unit with supporting hardware and software. SNMP Solo Package Contents The components of your package are: ! SNMP Solo Unit ! Two 3.5“ Diskettes ! Power Supply ! SNMP Solo Manual ! Configuration Cable labeled SM-SER-117A ! UPS Interface cable ! Works[...]

SNMP Solo 4 SNMP Solo Package Netw ork connection ports —SNMP Solo provides a BNC connector for 10Base-2 connection and a UTP (RJ-45) connector for 10Base-T networks. Pow er connection port –SNMP Solo provides a connector for a 9VDC power supply. The following illustration shows the serial port and the DIP switch. The serial port serves two pur[...]

Tripp Lite SNMP Solo Package 5 Serial Port The SNMP Solo uses this port for configuration during installation or for communications during normal operations. Two 3.5” Diskettes Your package contains two 3.5” MIB diskettes—one in DOS format and one in TAR format. These diskettes contain the UPS MIB file. Copy the MIB file to the appropriate NM[...]

SNMP Solo 6 SNMP Solo Package UPS Interface Cable The manufacture-specific interface cable connects the UPS to the SNMP Solo unit. The table below defines the basic UPS device port configuration: 1 Low Battery 6 Not connected 2 Not Connected 7 Set to Voltage High (+12V) 3 Set to Voltage Low (-12 V) 8 Power Fail 4 Inverter Shutoff 9 Not connected 5 [...]

Tripp Lite System Requirements 7 System Requirements SNMP Solo requires a terminal for configuration and a network connection with an NMS for operation. The following is a description of all required components and a list of the most widely used NMSs. • The components of your standard SNMP Solo package • Connection to an EtherNet network • An[...]

SNMP Solo 8 System Requirements[...]

Tripp Lite Initial Installation 9 Initial Installation This section describes the installation of the SNMP Solo adapter when you connect it to the UPS and the network. (Refer to the Configuration section for network communications’ setup.) For configuration, connect the SNMP Solo temporarily to a PC with a terminal emulation package or to a dumb [...]

SNMP Solo 10 Initial Installation b) A Windows’s communication screen with the typical SNMP Solo setting: Figure 4 Communication Screen (Window s) 5. Press OK if you have the Windows Communications screen or accept your communication settings in the terminal emulation package. The terminal is now configured to communicate with the SNMP Solo adapt[...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 11 Configuration You have previously installed the UPS, and you are ready to configure the SNMP Solo to work on your network. SNMP Solo is temporarily connected to a PC with a terminal emulation package or to a dumb terminal. NOTE: Refer to the Installation section for the proper setting of the hardw are adapter prior to co[...]

SNMP Solo 12 Configuration Set IP And Gateway Addresses And MIB System Group To set the IP address, Gateway address, MIB system group, and other system configurations, type 1 at the prompt. The following screen displays: Figure 6 IP Address for the SNMP Solo and More NOTE: The minimum requirement to operate SNMP Solo is to set the IP address. To en[...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 13 To assign the IP address of SNMP Solo, the gateway, and the network, type at the prompt: 1 , < space > , the IP address of the SNMP Solo, < space > , MASK_BIT_COUNT, < space > , the IP address of the gateway. The MASK_BIT_COUNT is used to indicate a mask for your gateway. The meaning of the numbers used[...]

SNMP Solo 14 Configuration Class B Network 0 255.255.000.000 8 255.255.255.000 1 255.255.128.000 9 255.255.255.128 2 255.255.192.000 10 255.255.255.192 3 255.255.224.000 11 255.255.255.224 4 255.255.240.000 12 255.255.255.240 5 255.255.248.000 13 255.255.255.248 6 255.255.252.000 14 255.255.255.252 7 255.255.254.000 15 255.255.255.254 Class C Netwo[...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 15 The top of the screen displays your new values: Record the definitions on your Worksheet for reference. To return to the Main Menu, type 0 and press <enter>. Set Access Controls To set access controls of SNMP communities from the Main Menu, type 2 at the Choose a Number => prompt. The following screen displays a[...]

SNMP Solo 16 Configuration To set an access control, at the prompt type: Set , < space > , enter the number of the column from 1 through 4 , < space > , enter the IP address, < space > , name of the community string, < space > , and access code— r for read only or w for read and write. Press <enter> . For example: Th[...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 17 Figure 8 Trap Receivers To set traps, at the prompt type: Set , < space > , enter the number of the column from 1 through 4 , < space > , enter the IP address, < space > , severity code–1,2, or 3, and name of the community string. Press <enter> . The severity level codes for messages are: • 1 [...]

SNMP Solo 18 Configuration To remove a trap receiver from the list, type clear , < space > , and the desired list number at the prompt. Press <enter> . The top of the screen reflects your changes: To return to the Main Menu, type 0 at the prompt and press <enter> . Additional Setup Screen To set your UPS address, type 4 and press [...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 19 After you have set the UPS address, you can return to the main setup screen by typing 0 and pressing Enter . NOTE: The UPS address y ou set must correspond to the address of the UPS you want the SNMP adapter to communicate wi t h . Display Settings This screen displays all of SNMP Solo’s current settings. To access thi[...]

SNMP Solo 20 Configuration • Location (location of your UPS and SNMP Solo) • List of the current communities with their access control code • List of the current trap receivers with their severity level codes Reset Configuration to Default If you press <6> , the program resets all fields to default. To display the results, press <5&g[...]

Tripp Lite Configuration 21 This messages informs or directs you: 1. The Setup program has ended. 2. Turn off the DIP switch (switch 1 UP). 3. Disconnect the power supply from the SNMP Solo. 4. Re-connect the power supply to the SNMP Solo. TelNet Options You can also TelNet to the IP address of the SNMP Solo after it has been installed on your netw[...]

SNMP Solo 22 Configuration Upload Firmware CAUTION: The firmware upload has already been accomplished at the factory. Before y ou proceed with this option, you must contact our technical support team for assistance. This option supports upgrades to the firmware program when they become available. Should an upgrade be available, call our technical s[...]

Tripp Lite Final Installation 23 Final Installation Now that you have completed Configuration you are ready to connect the SNMP Solo to your UPS and to the network. Follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Turn DIP switch 1 on the SNMP Solo from the DOWN (ON) position to the UP (OFF) position. 2. Disconnect the configuration cable from t[...]

SNMP Solo 24 Final Installation If the SNMP Solo detects three communication failures in a row, the red LED turns on and stays on until the SNMP Solo receives a successful communication from the UPS. Establish Network Communications 1. PING SNMP Solo. Issue a PING command from the NMS. If you do not get a response, check the SNMP Solo’s network c[...]

Tripp Lite Configuring the NMS 25 Configuring the NMS To complete the SNMP Solo installation and configuration process, you must compile the necessary MIBs to configure the NMS. Any NMS with a MIB compiler can manage the SNMP Solo adapter. For instructions on how to compile MIBs for the most popular NMSs—Novell’s NetWare Management Station, Hew[...]

SNMP Solo 26 Configuring the NMS 4. Enter a name for the object in the Selection and Label fields of the Add Object box. 5. Highlight IP Map from Object Attributes group. 6. Select Set Object Attributes button. 7. Enter Host name and IP address of SNMP Solo adapter. 8. Enter OK . 9. Enter OK at Add Object menu. 10. Enter OK at Add Object:palette . [...]

Tripp Lite Configuring the NMS 27 Add SNMP Solo Object to the M anagement Map The NMS will discover the NetMon and add it to the Management map during its discovery pass. Poll the Device OIDs 1. From the main menu, select Tools then the SNMP MIB Browser . 2. From the SNMP MIB Browser box, select the IP protocol and then enter the IP Address. a) sel[...]

SNMP Solo 28 Configuring the NMS SunConnect SunNet Manager Compile the Device MIB 1. Copy the UPS MIB file from the TAR formatted diskette into the subdirectory specified by na.snmp.schemas keyword in $SNMHOME/snm.conf. 2. Execute mib2schema on the MIBs. This creates respec- tive *.mib.oid and *.mib.schema and *.mib.traps files. 3. In the SNM conso[...]

Tripp Lite Configuring the NMS 29 Poll the Device OIDs 1. Select the device glyph with the right mouse button. 2. Select Quick Dum , *-MIB then one of the MIB groups. A window appears displaying a snapshot of the group. Set the device OIDs 1. Select the device glyph with the right mouse button. 2. Select Set Request , *-MIB , { OID name }. 3. When [...]

SNMP Solo 30 Appendix Appendix This appendix has three sections: Reference , Glossary , and Troubleshooting . Reference This section discusses Communities, IP Addresses, Sub net masking, and routers/gateways. Communities A community is a string of printable ASCII characters that identifies a user group with the same access privileges. For example, [...]

Tripp Lite Appendix 31 number of octets reserved for the network ID and the number of octets reserved for the host ID. Class Value of First Octet Network ID Host ID Number of Hosts A 1-126 first octet last three octets 16,387,064 B 128-191 first two octets last two octets 64,516 C 192-223 first three octets last octet 254 Any value between 0 and 25[...]

SNMP Solo 32 Appendix own subnetwork, set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 for the devices on that subnetwork. Subnet Mask Routing and Filtering 0.0.0.0 IP packets are transmitted to all devices. 255.0.0.0 IP packets are only transmitted to devices whose IP address’s first octet matches the sender’ s IP address’s first octet. 255.255.0.0 IP p[...]

Tripp Lite Appendix 33 Glossary The Glossary section defines the terms used in the SNMP Solo environment. Age n t Implemented SNMP applications in network elements (hosts). Agents perform the network management’s functions as requested by the network administrator from an NMS. Dry Closure Input Non-powered contact ty pe inputs—switch, relay con[...]

SNMP Solo 34 Appendix NO Normally Open— Refers to a contact sw itch that is normally open. OID Object Identifier— The variables defined in a MIB. Personality The current device specific software uploaded to the SNMP Solo. Router A computer that manages traffic between different netw ork segments or different network topologies. It directs the d[...]

Tripp Lite Appendix 35 Troubleshooting Problem: The TES (Terminal Emulation Softw are) does not display anything. Solution: Make sure the Dip switch is set correctly. Switch 1 is ON when DOWN and Switch 2 is UP. This applies only when you pow er up. Make sure the TES’s communication parameters are correct. They should be 9600 baud rate, no parity[...]

SNMP Solo 36 Appendix Placing a Technical Support Call In order to diagnose the problem you are having, our technicians need the following information from you: Installation Site: Company Name: Address: City: State: ZIP code : Installation Site Contact: Full Name: Phone Number: Fax Number: If you are a consultant, Consultant Name: Phone Number: Fax[...]

Tripp Lite Appendix 37 " Technical Support " If you have any questions about your SNMP Solo or about any Tripp Lite product, you can contact us at: (773) 869-1234[...]

SNMP Solo 38 Reference Worksheet Reference Worksheet Local Address: ___.___.___.___ Serial No: __:__:__:__:__:__ Gateway Address: ___.___.___.___ Network ID: ___.___.___.___ System’s Contact Na me: System’s Name: System’s Location: Current access controls of SNMP communities: Manager IP Address Community String Access Permission Current trap [...]