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- Page 1 SNMP Solo ™ Owner’s Manual for: ™ SNMP Solo MT-SE-37/02 Copyright © 1999 12-DEC-99 93-1469 (9909097) 12/99...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
You are advised to consult applicable state laws. No warranty is made with respect to other products sold by Tripp Lite which do not bear the name Tripp Lite, and no recommendation of such other product shall imply or constitute any warranty with respect to them. -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Copyright 1999 by: Tripp Lite Printed in USA Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. HAVE READ THIS... - Page 4 Trademarks SNMP Solo is a trademark of Tripp Lite. IBM, NetView/6000 trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. Hewlett-Packard, HP, HP Open View are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, XENIX are registered trademarks and Windows, Windows NT, LAN Manager, and Win32 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Final Installation ... 23 Verify The SNMP Solo Operation ... 23 Establish Network Communications ... 24 Configuring the NMS ... 25 General Network Management Stations ... 25 HP OpenView Network Node Manager for HP-UX.. 25 Table of Contents Tripp Lite... - Page 6 SNMP Solo 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 ...
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Page 7: Introduction
UPS. • Works with all major NMSs on EtherNet—SNMP Solo works with the most widely used Network Management Systems: HP Open View, Novell NMS, Sun NetManager, IBM NetView, and many more. Tripp Lite Introduction Introduction... -
Page 8: Example Network With Snmp Solo
SNMP Solo 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 Introduction... -
Page 9: Snmp Solo Package
! Worksheet included in the Manual The SNMP Solo Unit Figures 2 and 3 show the SNMP Solo’s panels and top. The network connection panel illustrates the following: Figure 2 SNMP Solo Network Connection Panel SNMP Solo Package Tripp Lite... -
Page 10: Status Leds
SNMP Solo Network connection ports—SNMP Solo provides a BNC connector for 10Base-2 connection and a UTP (RJ-45) connector for 10Base-T networks. Power connection port–SNMP Solo provides a connector for a 9VDC power supply. The following illustration shows the serial port and the DIP switch. -
Page 11: Serial Port
If the polarity of the new power supply is incorrect, you may run the risk of damaging the adapter. Input Output 120 VAC, 60 Hz 9 VDC, 1 amp 230 VAC, 50 Hz 9 VDC, 1 amp SNMP Solo Package Tripp Lite... -
Page 12: Ups Interface Cable
SNMP Solo 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: Low Battery Not Connected Set to Voltage Low (-12 V) Inverter Shutoff Ground SNMP Solo Package Not connected Set to Voltage High (+12V) -
Page 13: System Requirements
• Network identification values for the SNMP Solo: IP Address Net Mask IP Addresses for the NMS Definitions of Communities IP Address of the Gateway/Router System Requirements Tripp Lite... - Page 14 SNMP Solo System Requirements...
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Page 15: Initial Installation
Use the following settings to configure the dumb terminal or PC. Baud rate ! 9600 Flow Control Xon/XOFF Data bits ! 8 Handshaking ! None Stop bit Terminal Type:! ANSI (VT100) ! None Parity Local Echo Tripp Lite ! Off Initial Installation... -
Page 16: Verify The Snmp Solo Operation
SNMP Solo b) A Windows’s communication screen with the typical SNMP Solo setting: Figure 4 Communication Screen (Windows) 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 adapter. -
Page 17: Configuration
Tripp Lite 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. -
Page 18: Set Ip And Gateway Addresses And Mib System Group
SNMP Solo 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. - Page 19 Class A Network 255.000.000.000 255.128.000.000 255.192.000.000 255.224.000.000 255.240.000.000 255.248.000.000 255.252.000.000 255.254.000.000 255.255.000.000 255.255.128.000 255.255.192.000 255.255.224.000 Tripp Lite 255.255.240.000 255.255.248.000 255.255.252.000 255.255.254.000 255.255.255.000 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 255.255.255.224 255.255.255.240 255.255.255.248 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 Configuration...
- Page 20 SNMP Solo Class B Network 255.255.000.000 255.255.128.000 255.255.192.000 255.255.224.000 255.255.240.000 255.255.248.000 255.255.252.000 255.255.254.000 Class C Network 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 255.255.255.224 The Gateway IP Address and MASK_BIT_COUNT are optional; SNMP adapter generates the Network IP address. To assign the system contact name, type 2 and enter the name of the person to contact about the SNMP adapter: To assign the UPS name, type 3 and enter name of the UPS: To assign the UPS location, type 4 and enter the location name:...
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Page 21: Set Access Controls
Tripp Lite 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 =>... -
Page 22: Set Trap Receivers
SNMP Solo 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. -
Page 23: Figure 8 Trap Receivers
The trap receiver receives all assigned severity level messages and the ones rated above. If you assign severity code 2, the manager receives warning and severe levels. A set trap example. The top of the screen reflects your changes: Tripp Lite Configuration... -
Page 24: Additional Setup Screen
SNMP Solo 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>. -
Page 25: Display Settings
Figure 10 Display All Current Settings The settings are the following fields: • Local, SNMP Solo’s, Address and serial number (physical address) • Gateway and Network address • System Contact Name (Your system administrator’s or a contact’s name) • System Name Tripp Lite Configuration... -
Page 26: Reset Configuration To Default
SNMP Solo • 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>... -
Page 27: Telnet Options
Tripp Lite 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. -
Page 28: Upload Firmware
SNMP Solo Upload Firmware CAUTION: The firmware upload has already been accomplished at the factory. Before you 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 support team for assistance with the upgrade. -
Page 29: Final Installation
SNMP Solo is determining which UPS model is connected to your system. After SNMP Solo determines your UPS model, the red LED turns off. The red LED pulses once whenever the SNMP Solo detects a communication failure. Tripp Lite Final Installation... -
Page 30: Establish Network Communications
SNMP Solo 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 connection and IP address. -
Page 31: Configuring The Nms
Add SNMP Solo Object to the Management Map Select the submap then Edit: Add Object. Select the group computer. With the middle (or opposite) mouse button, drag the generic symbol subclass device to the submap. Configuring the NMS Tripp Lite Management Station,... -
Page 32: Poll The Device Oids
SNMP Solo Enter a name for the object in the Selection and Label fields of the Add Object box. Highlight IP Map from Object Attributes group. Select Set Object Attributes button. Enter Host name and IP address of SNMP Solo adapter. -
Page 33: Add Snmp Solo Object To The Management Map
Add to transfer them to the Group Selection(s). Save the profile. Ping the SNMP Solo From the main menu, first select Fault, second Test Connectivity, and third Once. From the Test Connectivity box, type in the IP address. select Test. Configuring the NMS Tripp Lite... -
Page 34: Sunconnect Sunnet Manager
SNMP Solo 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. -
Page 35: Poll The Device Oids
Select a new value by clicking on New Value then by clicking Set. Click on Get again to view the changes. Ping the SNMP Solo Change active Window to Shell. Type ping <IP address> and press <enter>. Configuring the NMS Tripp Lite... -
Page 36: Appendix
SNMP Solo This appendix three 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, a common community name is “public.” For security purposes, the SNMP agent validates requests before responding. -
Page 37: Subnetting And Subnet Masks
For the example above, if you want all the devices on the subnetworks to receive each other’s IP packets, set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If you want the devices on a single subnetwork only to receive IP packets from other devices on its Tripp Lite Host ID Number of Hosts... -
Page 38: Gateways
SNMP Solo 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. IP packets are only transmitted to 255.0.0.0 devices whose IP address’s first octet matches the sender’s IP address’s first octet. -
Page 39: Glossary
Management Information Base—The database, i.e., set of variables maintained by a gateway running SNMP. Normally Closed —Refers to a contact switch that is normally closed. Network Interface Controller—The hardware interface to the physical connection to the network. Network Management Station Tripp Lite using baseband (single-channel) Appendix... - Page 40 SNMP Solo Normally Open—Refers to a contact switch that is normally open. 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 network segments or different network topologies. It directs the destination IP address.
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
The trap manager’s community should be the same number as the number of the community it monitors. The trap manager’s status is set to Accept YES to enable sending traps or to Accept to No to disable. Tripp Lite Appendix... -
Page 42: Placing A Technical Support Call
SNMP Solo 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: Installation Site Contact: Full Name: Phone Number: If you are a consultant, Consultant Name: Phone Number: Computer System:... -
Page 43: Technical Support
Tripp Lite " " 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 Appendix... -
Page 44: Reference Worksheet
SNMP Solo Reference Worksheet Local Address: ___.___.___.___ Gateway Address: ___.___.___.___ Network ID: ___.___.___.___ System’s Contact Name: System’s Name: System’s Location: Current access controls of SNMP communities: Manager IP Address Community String Current trap receivers: Receiver IP Address Severity Reference Worksheet Serial No: __:__:__:__:__:__ Access Permission...