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3Com IntelliJack NJ200 Software Manual

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TECHNICAL BRIEF
3Com
NJ200
®
Network Jack
Management
Feature:
Configuring
SNMP Traps

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Summary of Contents for 3Com IntelliJack NJ200

  • Page 1 TECHNICAL BRIEF 3Com NJ200 ® Network Jack Management Feature: Configuring SNMP Traps...
  • Page 2: What Are Snmp Traps

    SNMP traps allow managers to monitor network devices and isolate connectivity prob- lems through a central management platform, such as 3Com OpenView. Using SNMP agents to gather information from connected devices, 3Com NJ200 Network Jacks collect or “trap” this data and forward it to a RMON-compliant network management server.
  • Page 3: Configuration And Setup

    NJ200 Network Jacks. 3Com NJ200 Network Jacks come bundled with 3Com Central Configuration Manager. Designed for in-depth configuration and remote management of these devices, this tool can be installed on a standalone PC or in the same system as the network management platform.
  • Page 4 NIC are functioning properly Note: 3Com Network Supervisor does not support Authentication Failure traps or alerts. With SNMP traps enabled and configured, IT staff can use 3Com Network Supervisor to locate and identify network problems in three simple, point-and-click steps: 1.
  • Page 5: Management Platforms

    (IP address of management system) to NJ200 Network Jack during discovery. Although the switches support MIB-2, RMON, and SNMP agents, they cannot be configured from 3Com Central Configuration Manager to communicate with the network management platform (IP address of network management system).
  • Page 6: Business Application

    Or, they can check for event alerts on their 3Com Network Supervisor management con- sole, pinpoint the real problem to a failed NIC connected to a 3Com NJ200 Network Jack in Room 315/Building A in Engineering, replace the faulty network link, and have the user back online in minutes.
  • Page 7 While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications and other information in this document may be subject to change without notice.