Configuring Rmon; Establishing The Configuration Task - Huawei S9300 Configuration Manual

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hostControlTable. So, only IP can be set in the protocol directory group and other protocols are
invalid.

8.3 Configuring RMON

This section describes how to monitor the network status and traffic through RMON.

8.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring RMON, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment, complete the
pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help you complete the
configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
To monitor network status and collect traffic statistics on a network segment, you can configure
RMON.
Enabling the RMON function does not need any special requirement. You can enable it in
advance, or configure it when you suspect that the traffic of the sub-network where interface
resides is abnormal. You can configure RMON depending on actual situations.
It is recommended to configure the statistics table in advance, configure two history control
policies on the interface where the traffic is abnormal, configure the alarm for one or more
suspicious entries, set the high and low thresholds, and view the alarm information.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring RMON, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure RMON, you need the following data.
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NOTE
RMON only stores traffic statistics and information or abnormalities but cannot avoid the generation of
these statistics or information. To clear abnormalities, you need to adopt the other management measures.
Configuring parameters for Ethernet interfaces
Configuring basic SNMP functions
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Interface on which the statistics function is enabled
Statistics table to be used and related parameters
HistoryControl table to be used and related parameters
Event table to be used and related parameters
Alarm table to be used and related parameters
Prialarm table to be used and related parameters
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