12.4.13	HiPath Fault Management

HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 systems have a separate SNMP agent that allows access to various system data that is stored in its MIB or Management Information database. The MIB provides basic system information, status information, event-related data, and information on installed hardware (slots) and configured connections (ports).

HiPath Fault Management can read information from the HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 system MIB via SNMP requests. This allows the system to permanently monitor the status of the network components and to include changes of status in the network administrator information.

A graphic map of the network displays the topology and the current status of the network components.

For detailed information, refer to the product-specific documentation for HiPath Fault Management.

SNMP functions

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) represents a convenient platform within the TCP/IP protocol family for management tasks in the HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 software. SNMP is used more or less as a management agent on HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 and handles central monitoring and administration of LAN network components, including the HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000. It is possible to:

•	address the HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 over the TCP/IP protocol family.

•	access data from external management applications such as HiPath Fault Management.

•	implement remote maintenance jobs (such as online port status, disabling and enabling ports, and determining free ports).

•	transmit service-related Class B errors.

•	visualize the operating status of a HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000.

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