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Chapter 2 Configuring RMON

Configuring RMON
This chapter describes how to configure and use Remote Network Monitoring
(RMON) using Device Manager and the CLI. It includes the following topics:
Topic
Configuring RMON using Device Manager
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Configuring RMON using the CLI
The Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) MIB is an interface between the
RMON agent on the Passport 8000 Series switch and an RMON management
application, such as the Device Manager. It defines objects that are suitable for the
management of any type of network, but some groups are targeted for Ethernet
networks in particular. Enabling RMON on the switch allows the RMON agent to
continuously collect statistics and proactively monitor switch performance.
This data can then be viewed using Device Manager or the CLI.
RMON has three major functions:
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you should specify certain options to control how RMON operates on the switch.
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Creating and displaying alarms for user-defined events
Gathering cumulative statistics for Ethernet interfaces
Tracking a history of statistics for Ethernet interfaces
Before using RMON functions, you must globally enable RMON. In addition,
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