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Nways Manager for AIX-LAN Network Manager/I.H.M.P. User's Guide

Table of Contents

  • Tables

    • Introduction

  • What's New in Nways Nways Manager-LAN?
  • New Functions and Devices Supported by Nways Manager-LAN V3R3
  • New Functions and Devices Supported by Nways Manager-LAN V3R2

  • About Nways Manager-LAN Documentation
  • How to Use This Online Documentation Set
  • Highlighting Conventions
  • Naming Conventions

  • IBM Nways Manager for AIX Version 1.2
  • Coupling with Nways Manager-ATM
  • Coupling with Remote Monitor
  • Coupling with Traffic Monitor

  • Introducing Nways Manager-LAN
  • Environment-Specific Components
  • Managing 8250 and 8260 Hubs and 8265 ATM Switches
  • Using Virtual Switches to Manage Virtual LANs
  • Managing IBM Workgroup Hubs, ATM and LAN Switches, ATM LAN Bridges, and IBM ATM and LAN Routers
  • Monitoring IBM and OEM Routers and Bridges
  • Managing LAN Resources
  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Resources
  • Managing SNMP Token-Ring Resources
  • Managing SNMP Bridges
  • Managing FDDI Resources
  • NetView for AIX Integration
  • Management Windows
  • Protocol Switching and Nways Protocol Switching
  • Event Management
  • Locate Function

    • User Interface

  • User Interface
  • Using the Graphical Interface
  • Using the Mouse
  • Executable Devices
  • Dragging and Dropping Icons
  • Menus
  • Using LAN and Hub Management Panels
  • Using Pushbuttons to Navigate Between Panels
  • Getting Help
  • Legend Panel
  • Hub Icons
  • 8250 Hub Model 006
  • 8250 Hub Model 6HC
  • 8250 Hub Model 6PS
  • 8250 Hub Model 017
  • 8260 Hub Model 007
  • 8260 Hub Model 010
  • 8260 Hub Model 017
  • 8260 Hubs Managed by an ATM Switch
  • 8265 ATM Switch Model 17S
  • Unreachable Hubs
  • Hubs With Failed Critical Resources
  • Status of Hub and LAN Resources
  • Color-coded Status of Icons
  • Defining Status Aggregation

  • Using Submaps
  • Navigating through Different Hub Views
  • IBM Hubs Topology
  • Hub Level View
  • Module Level View
  • Navigating through LAN Submaps
  • LAN Network Submap
  • LAN Subnet Submap
  • Segment Submap
  • FDDI Station Submap
  • Node Submap
  • Bridge Submap
  • Concentrator Submap
  • Switching Between Different Protocol Views
  • Navigation Between Hub Views and LAN Submaps
  • Merging LAN Submaps
  • Disabling a Token-Ring SNMP Agent
  • Merging Example: SNMP Bridge and Segment
  • Merging Example: Two Agents, Same Segment
  • Unmerging LAN Submaps
  • Customizing LAN Submaps

    • Network Resources

  • 8250, 8260, and 8265 Architectures
  • Hub Architectures
  • 8250 Hub Architecture
  • 8260 Hub Architecture
  • 8265 ATM Switch Architecture
  • Accessing 8250 and 8260 Hubs and 8265 ATM Switches

  • Agent Modules
  • 8250 Management Modules
  • 8260 Distributed Management Modules
  • 8260 ATM Control Point and Switch Module
  • 8265 ATM Control Point and Switch Module

  • Configuring Network Resources
  • Configuring Networks
  • Configuring Hubs
  • Configuring Modules
  • Managing New Modules
  • Managing 8260 Ethernet Carrier DMM Modules
  • Managing 8260 Advanced DMM Modules
  • Managing Multiprotocol Switched Services Modules
  • Managing 8271 and 8272 Switch Modules
  • Configuring Virtual Bridges Using Switching Modules Manager
  • Configuring Daughter Cards
  • Configuring Ports
  • Configuring Redundancy for Ethernet Ports
  • Configuring Serial Ports
  • Configuring Trunks
  • Configuring Power Supplies
  • Configuring Fans
  • Configuring Hub Temperature
  • Configuring Power Distribution Boards
  • Grouping Ports
  • Assigning a Resource to a Network
  • Defining a Logical LAN
  • Monitoring Hub Resources
  • Securing Access to a Network Resource
  • Customizing How the Compound Hub Status is Calculated
  • Configuring How Resources Are Monitored
  • Displaying How Resources Are Monitored
  • Displaying Critical Resources that Have Failed
  • Handling Traps for Critical Resources
  • Customizing Resource Monitoring
  • Displaying Configuration Information
  • Displaying a Hub Configuration Listing
  • Displaying an Inventory
  • Displaying Device Status
  • Displaying PS/2 Status
  • Displaying Network Information
  • Listing Ethernet and Token-Ring Networks
  • Graphical Network Maps
  • Displaying Ring Station Information

  • Locating a Network Resource
  • Using the Locate Function
  • Search Scenarios
  • Problem Reported
  • Problem Analysis
  • Using the Search Function
  • Using Search Results
  • Printing Search Results
  • Managing the Search Database
  • Creating and Deleting User Entries
  • Creating and Deleting Station Entries
  • Deleting Interface Entries
  • Updating the Search Database from a Formatted File
  • Backing Up the Search Database to a File

  • Managing Network Resources
  • Enabling and Disabling Traps for Agents
  • Resetting Mastership
  • Accessing Workstations Remotely
  • Remotely Accessing Bridges and Routers
  • Downloading Microcode
  • Results of Download When There Are Two or More DMM Modules
  • Configuring AIX for TFTP Inband Download
  • Using BootP
  • Modifying FDDI Station Management Information
  • Modifying FDDI MAC Timer Information
  • Taking a Snapshot of the Hub Configuration
  • Configuring Token-Ring and 8250 Ethernet Security
  • Configuring 8260 Ethernet Security
  • Using Default Settings for Port Security
  • Using Default Settings for Network Security
  • Defining Security Groups
  • Configuring Security for an Ethernet Port
  • Configuring Security for Ethernet and Isolated Networks
  • Setting Fault Tolerant Power
  • Managing All Ports on a Module
  • Resetting a Device
  • Polling Hubs
  • Normal Polling
  • Forced Polling
  • Polling Single Hubs
  • Polling Multiple Hubs
  • Setting Threshold Values
  • Testing Hubs
  • Requesting a Hub Poll
  • Pinging Agents in a Hub
  • Starting and Stopping a Remote Echo Test

  • Listing Unauthorized Users

  • Displaying Fault Information

  • Displaying Statistics
  • Statistical Information for Remote Monitor
  • Displaying the Hub Level RMON Statistics Summary
  • Displaying 8250, 8260, and 8265 Device Manager Statistical Information
  • Selecting the Statistics to Display
  • Specifying Statistics Attributes
  • Printing Statistics Information
  • Replaying Statistics Information
  • Clearing Statistics
  • Statistics Categories

  • Managing the User Interface
  • Setting Forms to Their Default Size
  • Closing All Forms
  • Closing All Module Views
  • Closing Views and Forms
  • Closing Hub Level Views
  • Exiting from 8250, 8260, and 8265 Device Manager

  • Working With Traps
  • General Overview
  • Starting nvevents
  • Starting xnmevents
  • Starting nvela
  • Working With Hub Events
  • Using NetView for AIX V4 or V5
  • Selecting Traps for Hubs
  • Creating Dynamic Workspaces
  • Creating Static Workspaces using NetView for AIX V4 or V5
  • Customizing Traps and Events
  • Customizing Traps and Events Using NetView for AIX V4 or V5
  • Filtering Traps
  • Customizing Filters
  • Using Filters to Retrieve Logged Hub-Related Events
  • Using Filters to Display Only Hub-Related Events

    • Troubleshooting

  • 8250 and 8260 Hub Directories

  • Processes and Daemons
  • Generic Processes and Daemons
  • nvot_server
  • cmld
  • cmldiscd
  • iubd
  • iubeui
  • cmlsm
  • iubsearchx
  • nwsstatif/iubstat
  • Start and Stop Process

  • Automatic Handling of Management Module Changes
  • Required Configurations for Automatic Recovery
  • Understanding the SNMP Recovery Process
  • Recoverable Situations
  • Recovery of Lost Connection with Master
  • Prerequisites
  • Basic Principles
  • Configuration Parameters at Application Level using SMIT
  • Configuration Parameters at Application Level
  • SNMP Recovery Pop-Up Messages
  • Pop-Up Identifier
  • Result of the Recovery
  • SNMP Error Detected
  • Additional Information
  • Recovery Messages
  • Optional Information

  • Troubleshooting
  • Problems Associated With NetView for AIX and the IP Internet Submap
  • Pink Hub Icons Appear Without a Shape Around Them
  • Fatal IP Submap Errors
  • Slow Response Time For Discovering Network Devices
  • Network Device Icons Are Not Automatically Updated From Database
  • Hub Agents With Incorrect Community Names
  • Co-Existence with Bay Networks Optivity LAN 7.1
  • Problems Associated With the IBM Hubs Topology
  • A Hub Icon Is Not Displayed
  • 8260 Hubs Concurrently Managed by ATM Control Point and DMM
  • Hub Icons Are Blue
  • PSM-Managed Device Icons Are Blue
  • Problems with Executable Symbols
  • Double-clicking on Symbol Icons
  • Symbol Representing an Agent is not Executable
  • Problems Accessing and Working In a Hub Level View
  • Cannot Open Hub Level View
  • Cannot Open Hub View: Agent Not in a Known Hub
  • Cannot Open Hub View: Unable to Know if Hub is Managed
  • Cannot Open Hub View: Cannot Retrieve Agent Hostname
  • Cannot Open Hub View: Cannot Find IP Address Corresponding to Agent Hostname
  • Cannot Open Hub View: Hub with Master Agent Unknown
  • No Shadow Appears Around Management Modules
  • 8260 LAN Modules Are Not Displayed
  • 8260 ATM 155Mbps Modules Are Not Displayed
  • 8271 and 8272 Modules Are Displayed as Master Agent
  • RMON Menu Options Are Greyed Out
  • PSM of MSS Module Does Not Start
  • LAN Modules Are Not Displayed or Are Unrecognized
  • Using Refresh Pushbutton Displays 'No Such Name' Warning
  • User Interface Hangs When Modifying Threshold Values
  • Problems Assigning Ports and Modules to a Network Segment
  • Problems Working in a Module Level View
  • No Station Is Displayed on the Module Level View
  • ATM Port Configuration Cannot Be Changed
  • Color-coded Status of Bridges Is Incorrect
  • Problems Working in LAN Submaps
  • Loss of Customized Symbol Positions
  • Interprocess Communication Errors
  • Performance Problems
  • Problems Due to Memory Consumption
  • Problems With Color Allocation
  • Problems with the Application Transporter
  • Problems When Running Multiple NetView Sessions
  • Slow Response Time Of NetView Graphical Interface
  • Problems Downloading Microcode to DMM Modules
  • Problems with Statistics
  • Starting Hub Resource Statistics
  • Starting RMON Statistics
  • Displaying Token-Ring Statistics from a Hub Level View
  • Printing Statistics
  • Using Traps
  • Unknown Hub: Unable to Decode Trap
  • Unable to Decode Trap Content
  • Incorrect Trap Content Received
  • Echo Trap
  • Problems Closing Copyright and Pop-up Messages
  • Inaccurate Information Displayed About Token-Ring Stations

    • LLC Token-Ring Resources

  • Applications and Agents
  • LNM OS/2 Agent Application
  • Token-Ring OS/2 Agent

  • Configuring Management Parameters for LLC Token-Ring Resources
  • Using SMIT to Configure LAN Network Management
  • Configuring LNM Parameters: Age-out Time, Time-Out Period
  • Configuring OS/2 Agents that Manage LLC Token-Ring Resources

  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Networks
  • Understanding the LNM OS/2 Agent Application
  • Defining Parameters for LLC Token-Ring Networks
  • Displaying LNM OS/2 Agent Configuration Information
  • Setting the Resynchronization Interval
  • LNM OS/2 Agent Configuration Pull-Down Menus
  • Refreshing the LNM for AIX View
  • Defining Access Control Parameters
  • Understanding Access Control
  • Displaying the Access Control Parameters Window
  • Defining Adapter Monitoring
  • Defining General Bridge Parameters
  • Determining Reporting Links
  • Passwords
  • Displaying Bridge Parameters
  • Defining Configuration Monitoring Parameters
  • Defining General LNM Parameters
  • Defining Segment Parameters
  • Restarting the LNM OS/2 Agent

  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Segments
  • Displaying a LAN Segment Submap
  • Displaying a Segment Profile
  • Resynchronizing a Segment
  • Displaying Segment Fault Information
  • Displaying Segment Performance
  • Exporting Segment Performance Data to Spreadsheet Format

  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Stations
  • Defining a Station
  • Adapter Monitoring
  • Tracing Authorization
  • Adding a Station Definition
  • Displaying a List of Stations
  • Displaying a Station Profile
  • Possible Functional Addresses
  • Displaying Configuration Information for a Station
  • Accessing Attachment Data
  • Removing an Adapter

  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Bridges
  • Managing Bridges
  • Using Bridges to Manage Remote Segments
  • 8209 Bridge Support
  • Defining a Bridge
  • Adding a Bridge Definition
  • Deleting a Bridge Definition
  • Displaying a List of Bridges
  • Displaying Bridge Configuration Information
  • Displaying or Changing Reporting Link Parameters
  • Displaying or Changing Forwarding Parameters
  • Displaying or Changing Filter Definitions
  • Displaying or Changing SRTB Parameters
  • Displaying and Deleting Static Entries
  • Adding Static Entries
  • Displaying and Deleting Mapped Addresses
  • Adding Mapped Addresses
  • Displaying a Bridge Profile
  • Linking Bridges
  • Linking Bridges with the Link Action
  • Linking Bridges Automatically
  • Unlinking Bridges
  • Displaying or Changing Performance Data
  • Displaying Bridge Performance Graphically
  • Using lnmexport to Export Bridge Data in Spreadsheet Format

  • Managing LLC Token-Ring Concentrators
  • Managing Concentrators
  • Registering with a Concentrator
  • Concentrator Wrap States
  • Adding a Concentrator Definition
  • Adding a Port Definition
  • Adding a Concentrator Qualifier
  • Deleting a Concentrator Qualifier
  • Displaying a Concentrator Submap
  • Displaying a List of Concentrators
  • Displaying a Concentrator Profile
  • Displaying Configuration Information for a Concentrator
  • Resetting the Concentrator
  • Enabling Program Update
  • Deleting a Concentrator Definition
  • Registering a Concentrator
  • Deregistering a Concentrator
  • Changing the Wrap State for a Concentrator
  • Displaying Fault Information for a Concentrator
  • Displaying Configuration Information for a Module
  • Changing Module Status
  • Displaying Configuration Information for a Port
  • Changing Port Status
  • Displaying a PI, PO, S Profile
  • Displaying a Port Device Profile

  • Traps
  • Understanding Traps
  • Using Filters
  • LNM OS/2 Agent Application Traps
  • Generic Traps
  • OS/2 Agent Application-Generated Traps
  • OS/2 Agent Traps

    • SNMP Token-Ring

  • Applications and Agents
  • SNMP Token-Ring and Bridge Applications
  • SNMP Token-Ring and Bridge Agents

  • Configuring Management Parameters for SNMP Token-Ring Resources
  • Using SMIT to Configure LAN Network Management
  • Configuring General Parameters for SNMP Agents
  • IP Address of the Management Station
  • Agent Community Names
  • Agent Time-Outs
  • Configuring SNMP Agents that Manage Token-Ring Segments
  • Configuring SNMP Agents that Manage SNMP Bridges
  • Editing SNMP Bridge Parameters
  • Adding, Changing, and Deleting SNMP Bridge Subnet Labels

  • Managing SNMP Token-Ring and SNMP Bridge Networks
  • Understanding the SNMP Token-Ring and Bridge Applications
  • SNMP Agents
  • Resynchronizing SNMP Subnets
  • SNMP Token-Ring Subnets
  • SNMP Bridge Subnets
  • Defining SNMP Bridge Parameters
  • Defining SNMP Token-Ring Access Control Parameters

  • Managing SNMP Segments and Stations
  • Displaying SNMP Segments Graphically
  • Displaying Segment Information
  • Segment Profile Information
  • Segment Configuration Information
  • Displaying Segment Fault Information
  • Displaying Segment Performance Information
  • Displaying SNMP Stations Graphically
  • Displaying Station Information
  • Station Profile Information
  • Station Configuration Information
  • Station Fault Information

  • Managing SNMP Bridges
  • SNMP Bridge Discovery
  • Displaying SNMP Bridges
  • Displaying SNMP Bridge Interfaces and Ports
  • Displaying SNMP Bridge Information
  • Bridge Profile Information
  • Bridge Configuration Information
  • Bridge Spanning Tree Configuration Information
  • Bridge Performance Information
  • Source Route Traffic Analysis Information
  • Bridge Fault Information
  • Displaying SNMP Bridge Interface and Port Information
  • Bridge Port Profile
  • Bridge Port and Interface Configuration Information
  • Port Spanning Tree Configuration Information
  • Bridge Port Fault Information
  • Bridge Interface Fault Information
  • Bridge Interface and Port Performance Information

  • Displaying SNMP Bridge and SNMP Token-Ring Statistics
  • SNMP Bridge Statistics
  • SNMP Token-Ring Statistics
  • Traps

    • Managing FDDI Resources

  • Applications and Agents
  • FDDI SNMP Application
  • FDDI SNMP Proxy Agent

  • Configuring Management Parameters for FDDI Resources
  • Using SMIT to Configure LAN Network Management
  • Configuring General Parameters for SNMP Agents
  • Configuring the IP Address of the Management Station
  • Configuring Agent Community Names
  • Configuring Agent Time-Outs
  • Configuring FDDI SNMP Agents

  • Managing FDDI Networks
  • Understanding the FDDI Application
  • IBM FDDI SNMP Proxy Agent
  • Defining Parameters for FDDI Networks
  • Displaying FDDI Proxy Agent Configuration Information
  • Displaying and Changing the FDDI Segment Resynchronization Interval

  • Managing FDDI Stations
  • Displaying an FDDI Station Submap
  • Displaying SMT Information
  • Displaying the Station Management Profile Window
  • Connecting a Station
  • Disconnecting a Station
  • Testing a Station's Path
  • Running a Self-Test
  • Disabling the A Port of a Station
  • Disabling the B Port of a Station
  • Disabling the M Ports of a Station
  • Using the Station Management Configuration Window
  • Displaying Station Management Fault Window
  • Displaying MAC Information
  • Using the MAC Profile Window
  • Enabling LLC Service
  • Disabling LLC Service
  • Connecting a MAC
  • Disconnecting a MAC
  • Using the MAC Configuration Window
  • Using the MAC Fault Window
  • Using the MAC Performance Window
  • Displaying Port Information
  • Using the Port Profile Window
  • Maintaining a Port
  • Enabling a Port
  • Disabling a Port
  • Starting a Port
  • Stopping a Port
  • Using the Port Configuration Window
  • Using the Port Fault Window
  • Displaying Path Information
  • Using the Path Profile Window
  • Using the Path Configuration Window
  • Using the Path Class Configuration Window
  • Using the Path Fault Window
  • Displaying Attachment Information
  • Using the Attachment Profile Window
  • Using the Attachment Configuration Window

  • Managing FDDI Concentrators
  • Displaying a Concentrator Submap
  • Displaying a Concentrator Profile
  • Saving Concentrator Configuration
  • Performing a Soft Reset
  • Displaying a Cartridge Profile

  • Displaying FDDI Statistics
  • Traps

    • Understanding Messages

  • Files and Daemons
  • LAN Network Manager Files
  • LAN Network Manager Files Installed in NetView for AIX Directories
  • LAN Network Manager Daemons and Executables
  • LAN Network Manager Performance Data Files

  • Problem Determination
  • Gathering Problem Information
  • Displaying LAN Network Manager Status Information
  • Checking the nettl Log
  • Clearing LAN Network Manager Databases
  • General LAN Network Manager Problems
  • Agent Discovery
  • Not Receiving Traps
  • LAN Icon is Not Displayed in Root Submap
  • Icons of SNMP Bridges in LAN Subnet Submaps Are Blue
  • Adapter Problems
  • OS/2 Agent Application Problems
  • Agent Discovery
  • Congested Adapters
  • Monitored Adapters
  • Inactive Adapters
  • Remote Program Update for 8230 Models 1 and 2
  • Multiport Bridges
  • Resource Status
  • Permanent Hourglass on OS/2 Agent Windows
  • Deleting LNM OS/2 Agents
  • Managing the Same Segment Using LNM OS/2 and SNMP Token-Ring Agents
  • Trap Correlation
  • Message 610 - Return Code 500
  • Integration with 8250, 8260, and 8265 Device Manager
  • SNMP Token-Ring Application Problems
  • Incorrect Display of a Token-Ring Segment with Multiple Agents
  • Incorrect Display of a Token-Ring Segment with 8250 Bridge
  • Token-Ring Segments Using Token-Ring Surrogates Are Not Discovered
  • Incorrect Hourglass on SNMP Token-Ring Windows
  • SNMP Configuration
  • Managing the Same Segment Using SNMP Token-Ring and LNM OS/2 Agents
  • Activating Local Access Control for 8230 Concentrators
  • SNMP Token-Ring Stations are Removed From Segment Submaps
  • SNMP Bridge Application Problems
  • SNMP Bridge Discovery Problem Determination
  • RouteXpander/2 Bridge Is Not Discovered
  • Incorrect Display of 8227 Bridges
  • Incorrect Display of 8229 Bridges
  • Incorrect Display of 8271 Bridge Ports
  • Incorrect Display of 8272 Bridge Ports
  • Incorrect Display of 8281 Bridges
  • Incorrect Display of Synoptics Bridges
  • FDDI Application Problems
  • FDDI Devices Are Not Discovered
  • Integration Problems with 8250, 8260, and 8265 Device Manager
  • Problem Documentation Worksheet
  • Customer Information
  • Software Version Levels and Applied PTFs on the LAN Network Manager Workstation
  • Hardware Configuration of the LAN Network Manager Workstation
  • AIX NetView/6000 Considerations
  • Additional Problem Information

  • Using NetView for AIX Logs

  • Messages
  • Messages 001 to 600
  • Messages 601 to 2000
  • Messages 2001 to 2505

    • Joining LAN and ATM

  • Coupling and Navigating Between Campus Managers - LAN and ATM
  • Coupling 8250, 8260, and 8265 Device Manager and Nways Manager-ATM
  • Starting Coupling
  • Stopping Coupling
  • Resynchronizing Coupling
  • Displaying Coupling Status
  • Port Status
  • Module Status
  • Coupling LAN Network Manager with LAN Emulation Manager
  • ATM Management
  • Navigating Between Campus Managers - LAN and ATM
  • Navigating with LAN Emulation Manager
  • Switching Between IP, ATM, and LAN Protocol Views

  • Discovering Your Network
  • Agents Discovered by Installed Components
  • Methods of Discovery
  • Persistent Discovery Using the Known Agents File
  • Defining an Alias for an Agent ID
  • Modifying the Known Agents File
  • Editing the Known Agents File
  • Temporary Discovery
  • Agents Filter File

    • Appendixes

  • Appendix A. Notices
  • Authorized Use of IBM Online Books
  • Industry Standards Reflected in This Product
  • Trademarks

  • List of Abbreviations

  • Glossary

  • Bibliography
  • NetView for AIX Publications
  • IBM RISC System/6000 and AIX Operating System Publications
  • OSF/Motif Publications
  • X Window Publications
  • Token-Ring Network Publications
  • FDDI Network Publications
  • Nways Manager-ATM Publications
  • Remote Monitor Publications
  • Remote Monitor Publications
  • Traffic Monitor Publications
  • Miscellaneous

  • Index

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