Multiprotocol Support; Management Functions - Cabletron Systems FRM User Manual

Multiprotocol Support

Management Functions

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Some typical FRM applications are:
SDLC-to-LLC2 and LLC2-to-QLLC conversion over frame relay
SNA and TCP/IP LAN/WAN integration—with or without routers
Banking applications—LAN, SNA, TCP/IP, async
Traffic aggregation and concentration to public frame relay services
"Front end" network to larger frame relay switches
X.25-to-frame relay gateway applications
Each FRM supports these routing and access protocols:
Frame Relay
X.25
SNA/SDLC
SNA/LLC2
Bridging
IP
IPX
BSC
Async
Each FRM supports these management functions:
Local SNMP agent, with Sets from network manager on some MIB variables
Manageable via Cabletron's Spectrum®, SPEL, or Netlink OmniView
NetView Service Point function
Control via local monitor, remote FRM, or local/remote async terminal
File transfer, database backup/restore, and software updates between devices
Local configuration
Centralized alarm routing
Statistics displays
Line monitor
Frame Relay Module 4.0 User Guide, Rev 01