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Chapter 7
Configuring RMON using Web-based
management
The RMON management infor mation base (MIB) is an interface between
the RMON agent on an Ethernet Switch and the RMON management
applications such as the Web-based management user interface. It defines
objects that are suitable for the management of any type of network. Some
groups are specifically targeted for Ethernet networks.
The RMON agent continuously collects statistics and proactively monitors
the switch.
This RMON options available to you are:
•
"Configuring RMON fault threshold parameters" (page 113)
•
"Viewing the RMON fault event log" (page 117)
•
"Viewing RMON Ethernet statistics" (page 118)
•
"Viewing RMON history" (page 120)
Configuring RMON fault threshold parameters
Alarms are useful when you need to know when the value of some variable
goes out of range. RMON alar ms can be defined on any MIB variable that
resolves to an integer value. String variables (such as system description)
cannot be used as alarm variables.
Creating an RMON fault threshold
You can create the RMON threshold parameters for fault notification
(alarms).
To create an RMON threshold:
Step Action
1
From the main menu, choose Fault > RMON Threshold.
Nortel Ethernet Switch 460/470
Configuration — System Monitoring
NN47210-503 01.01 Standard
3.7 22 February 2007
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