Chapter 6. Ethernet Management; Introduction; Ethernet Management Interface Protocols; Snmp Interface - Comtech EF Data CDM-Qx Installation And Operation Manual

6.1

Introduction

The CDM-Qx/QxL base chassis is equipped for monitor and control purposes with an RJ-45 10/100
BaseT Ethernet management interface. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the
functionality provided by this interface, and references other chapters in this manual for further
details.
6.2

Ethernet Management Interface Protocols

The modem 10/100BaseT Ethernet Management Interface supports three (3) different management
protocols:
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In order to access the SNMP, Telnet, and Web Server features, the user must
make sure the unit is in Ethernet Remote Mode (Config
It is not recommended to have write access enabled while using SNMP, Telnet,
IMPORTANT
or the Web at the same time.
6.3

SNMP Interface

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol designed to
facilitate the exchange of management information between network devices. The CDM-Qx/QxL
SNMP agent supports both SNMPv1 and v2c.
For proper SNMP operation, the CDM-Qx/QxL MIB files must be used with the
associated version of the CDM-Qx/QxL modem M&C. Please refer to the pertinent
CDM-Qx/QxL FW Release Notes for information on the required FW/SW
IMPORTANT
compatibility.
Chapter 6. ETHERNET
SNMP with public and private MIB
Telnet interface for remote product M&C
Web Server interface for complete product management
MANAGEMENT
6–1
Remote Ethernet).