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6.
VISTALINK
6.1.
WHAT IS VISTALINK
VistaLINK
is Evertz's remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet
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network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network
protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.
VistaLINK
provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
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events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK
PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
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routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK
user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration
has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager, also known as a Network Management System (NMS), is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VistaLINK
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK™ enabled fiber optic products.
2. Managed devices (such as 7703DA4/8-RF cards), each with a unique address (OID), communicate
with the NMS through an SNMP Agent. Evertz VistaLINK
3RU 7700FR-C MultiFrame and communicate with the manager via the 7700FC VistaLINK™ frame
controller module, which serves as the Agent.
3. A virtual database, known as the Management Information Base (MIB), lists all the variables being
monitored, which both the Manager and Agent understand.
information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.
For more information on connecting and configuring the VistaLINK
Controller chapter.
6.2.
VISTALINK
MONITORED PARAMETERS
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The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK
Parameter
Input Level
LNB Enable Status (7703DA4/8-RF-L version
only)
LNB Voltage Status (7703DA4/8-RF-L
version only)
Card type
Operating Frequency Band
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL - 7703 VERSIONS
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Table 6-1: VistaLINK
7702/7703DA4/8-RF Active Splitters
enabled 7700 series modules reside in the
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Description
A range of values describing received RF power at the
input.
Indicates whether LNB is enabled or disabled.
Indicates voltage level of LNB (high or low).
Indicates the type of card: 7703DA4-RF, 7703DA4-RF-
L, 7703DA8-RF, 7703DA8-RF-L.
Indicates the set frequency band of operating – L-Band
or IF.
Monitored Parameters
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Revision 1.3
7700 MultiFrame Manual
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Please contact Evertz for further
network, see the 7700FC Frame
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interface.
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7702/7703DA4/8-RF - 11
enables the
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Pro Manager
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