Comtech EF Data NetVue Release 1.1 User Guide - Manual (Page 29)

NetVue IMS Release 1.1 Overview and Introduction Revision 3
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1.3.3 Customization (Engineering Support Center)
Comtech EF Data Engineering Support Center (ESC) can assist customers with customized Visio-based
views in NetVue. Please contact your sales representative with specific requirements for a quote.
1.4 Protocols
NetVue Servers communicate with any device from any vendor using protocols. Protocols are also known
as drivers.
1.4.1 XML-based protocol descriptions
Each NetVue protocol is a comprehensive, XML-based description of a third-party protocol.
In a NetVue protocol, you specify all of this information:
• Conditional device polling mechanisms
• Layout of the user interfaces, showing all relevant device data in real time
• Element Display
• Element Cards (NetVue Cube)
• Default port settings, Alarm thresholds, Parameter labels, etc.
• All the information necessary for a NetVue Server to build the MIB for device communication through
SNMP
1.4.2 Protocol versions
You can install multiple versions of the same NetVue protocol in parallel on a NetVue system. In addition,
you can associate a default protocol with all the operational equipment in NetVue. These features make it
easier to roll out a new protocol version.
1.5 Licensing
NetVue server comes with a license that limits the number of devices monitored and/or configured in
NetVue. CEFD provides license management.
1.6 Trend graphs
Use Trend graphs to plot recorded data for a graphical review. Select and plot data that the NetVue
Server records.