Texas Memory Systems RamSan-500 - Manual (Page 21)

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4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Connecting using Telnet Connecting using Telnet Connecting using Telnet Connecting using Telnet
Once the administrator configures the Ethernet port on the
RamSan-500 using either the front panel or the serial port, you
may remotely monitor the system using a Telnet session. Set your
terminal settings to VT100 mode.
To learn more about managing the RamSan-500 using the serial
port or Telnet connections, see the RamSan Command Line
Interface Manual available from Texas Memory Systems.
4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Connecting using SNMP Connecting using SNMP Connecting using SNMP Connecting using SNMP
RamSans support the Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP), which is the dominant network management protocol. The
industry has accepted this protocol due to its relative simplicity.
SNMP standards provide a framework for the definition of
management information along with a protocol for the exchange of
that information. The RamSan-500 is compatible with SNMP V2c.
The SNMP model contains “managers” and “agents.” A manager is
a software module responsible for managing the configuration on
behalf of the network management application end users. Agents
are devices, such as the RamSan, which are responsible for
maintaining local management information and delivering that
information to a manager via SNMP. Both the manager (via polling)
and the agent (via a trap) can initiate management information
exchanges.
Managers can access statistical information from the RamSan
through its management information base (MIB). For more
information on how to use the SNMP management capability,
please see the RamSan SNMP Guide available from Texas Memory
Systems.
4.6.4 4.6.4 4.6.4 4.6.4 Connecting using the Web Connecting using the Web Connecting using the Web Connecting using the Web M M M Monitor onitor onitor onitor
The RamSan-500 is equipped with a browser-enabled tool to
facilitate system monitoring, management, and configuration. This
Java-based monitoring application is the most popular and
convenient RamSan management tool and will be introduced and
discussed in greater detail below. Texas Memory Systems also
provides an extensive Web monitor users manual called the
RamSan Web Interface Guide.
4.7 Web Monitor Basics
The RamSan-500 comes with a powerful Web-based management tool. It
is important to learn how to use this tool, as it will make upkeep and
maintenance of the system simple.