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NetOutlook SNMP Network Management Software

NetOutlook® SNMP Network Management Software

for the iConverter Product Family

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GUI interface provides configuration, monitoring and reporting of iConverter modules and chassis
Remote provisioning and monitoring reduces operating costs and enables support of Service Level Agreements
Real-time trap notification provides network status to identify specific network problems and their locations
Supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3
Provides remote IP-less management using IEEE 802.3ah and Omnitron’s Secure Remote OAM
Comprehensive Port MIB statistics and 802.3ah performance monitoring
Compatible with Windows XP/2K/Vista
SNMP Device Discovery utility that automatically detects iConverter chassis on the network
Copy and Paste or Save and Load module configurations for rapid chassis configuration and reconfiguration
A Print Utility for printing module status and configuration information
Reporting of optical performance statistics for SFP transceivers equipped on iConverter modules
Free lifetime upgrades and 24/7 Technical Support

NetOutlook is SNMP-based graphical element management software for Windows that provides real-time management, status monitoring and configuration control of iConverter chassis and modules. It provides secure, Carrier-Grade network management services for Metro Ethernet and Enterprise networks.

Comprehensive network monitoring and remote configuration tools provide the efficient detection and rapid isolation of potential service problems enabling Service Level Agreements (SLA). These features reduce network operating costs, and increase network reliability and availability.

Remote visibility of network operations enables Network Administrators to remotely monitor network status, configure hardware settings, and receive SNMP trap notifications of network events.

NetOutlook supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3. SMNPv3 provides secure access to network devices by a combination of authenticating and encrypting packets over the network.

NetOutlook remotely accesses two types of iConverter management modules. These include the Network Management Module (NMM2), and Network Interface Devices (NIDs) with integrated management.

By accessing the IP address of the NMM2, NetOutlook can manage all iConverter modules installed in the chassis. When the NMM2 is configured for Remote OAM management (Secure IP-less or 802.3ah), all NID modules connected via fiber links to the main chassis can be managed over an IP-less connection.

Monitoring and Reporting

Status and configuration information is monitored on a variety of module and chassis parameters. On iConverter modules equipped to collect individual Port MIB Statistics and real-time packet statistics are available to provide performance and operational monitoring. 802.3ah Performance Monitoring tools provide the detection and notification of link performance (quality) faults by setting error-per-second thresholds. Once the pre-set error threshold is exceeded, an event notification is generated that provides early indication of a problem that may be resolved prior to loss of service.

Fixed module parameters that can be monitored include module type and model, manufacturing information, hardware and software revisions and serial numbers. Dynamic real-time parameters include link and data receive/transmit status, voltage, current and temperature.

A user-defined Module Identifier field is available to describe each module. This can include location and function information for subscriber and/or user identification.

NetOutlook supports reporting of optical performance statistics on Small Form Pluggable (SFP) fiber transceivers with a digital diagnostic bus. Port and optical performance statistics reporting provides the ability to monitor bandwidth utilization, network performance and the link signal quality for each individual port.

Remote Configuration and Control

NetOutlook allows remote configuration of all hardware functionality, including the ability to override physical DIP-switch settings. Configurable parameters on iConverter modules include Auto-Negotiation, data rates, Duplex Modes and a variety of Link Fault Detection Modes.

A Soft-switch Reload setting allows a module to maintain its software-configured DIP-switch overrides after a module has lost power. Other software-configurable parameters on select iConverter modules include VLAN membership assignments, Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, Port Access Control and Bandwidth Control.

Network parameters can be remotely configured from a single location, providing a convenient and time-saving solution for large-scale deployments.

Configurable parameters include:

Duplex Mode
Data Rate
Auto-Negotiate Mode
Link Mode
Bandwidth Control
Port Access Control
Password Control
Fiber and UTP Port Configuration
IP OAM Mode
802.3ah OAM Mode
Secure OAM Mode
VLAN Configuration
Telnet Configuration
FTP Configuration
SNMP Configuration
IP Configuration

A trap is generated when a network event has occurred or a threshold has been exceeded. These events include module insertion or removal, link up or link down, and power and temperature range violations.

Traps can be sent to eight different trap host locations, notifying the Network Administrator of potential network problems - even prior to customer awareness of an event. Specific network events can be enabled or disabled from generating trap notifications through the Trap Log preference screen. A popup window can also be enabled upon receipt of a trap from the preference screen.

When using a managed chassis or a standalone NID with Dying Gasp support, NetOutlook displays a Dying Gasp Trap (sometimes referred to as a Power Loss Trap) which reports the loss of power or power supply failure of the chassis.

Events that are monitored and cause trap notification include:

Port Link Up/Down
Insertion or Removal of a Module or Power Supply
Module Reset
Module Switch Change
Hardware/Software Configuration Change
FTP/Telnet Session Start/Stop
Security Event (Telnet/FTP intrusion, switch change, software setup change)
Primary/Secondary Link Up/Down (full redundant links)
802.3ah Performance Error Threshold exceeded
Standby Link Up/Down (when in redundancy mode)
Chassis Insertion/Removal
Chassis Reset
Power Supply Voltage or Temperature Out-of-Range
Dying Gasp Notification

Chassis Management Windows

The Chassis View window in Remote OAM mode shows plug-in and standalone modules with their real-time activities represented by LEDs.

Viewing the details of any module in a chassis is achieved by double-clicking on the faceplate of the module, which opens the iConverter Module View window. This window allows users to monitor and configure iConverter modules.

The Module View window for the iConverter NMM2 in Slot 1 configures network management parameters, including IP addresses, SNMP preferences and passwords.

NetOutlook can save module configuration parameters and apply them to similar type modules. The configurations can be copied and pasted from one module to another, or they can be saved and loaded from file to provide quick installation and set up of multi-module applications.

Remote OAM Chassis View Windows

Remote OAM mode consists of management channels that allow monitoring and control of up to eighteen remote iConverter NIDs through one IP address. Both Omnitron’s Secure IP-less and the IEEE 802.3ah Remote OAM are supported. Remote OAM protects against unauthorized IP address access and Denial of Service attacks, since the management IP address is isolated to a secure management network, and the iConverter equipment at remote locations is managed over secure layer 2 protocols within the service network.

When a Secure OAM link has been established, the remote link partner can be accessed via the green downward pointing arrow of the local chassis (see Fig. 2).

The Chassis View windows of the remote link partner (see Figs. 3 and 4) provide graphical representations and complete management of the IP-less remote chassis or standalone NIDs.

Modules can be monitored and configured by clicking on the faceplate of the module and opening the Module View window (see Fig. 5).

iConverter Module View Window

The iConverter Module View window allows Network Administrators to remotely monitor and configure iConverter modules (see Fig. 5).

The LED section provides real-time status of the power, link activity and mode settings of the module.

The labeled Action Buttons across the top of the window open other windows that enable configuration of the advanced module features, including Port Access Control, Port Bandwidth Control and VLAN Membership.

The General Information section provides chassis, slot, module description and module identifier information fields. The module identifier field can be used to describe the location, customer or other information.

The Modes of Operation section allows the Network Administrator to monitor and configure the DIP-switchcontrolled modes of operation, which can be overridden via the software. The DIP-switch settings include Link Modes, Fiber Duplex Modes, Enable/Disable Ethernet Backplane A or B, UTP Auto-Negotiation Mode, Duplex Mode and Data Rate.

iConverter Power Supply Window

The Chassis Power Supply window provides voltage, current and temperature information for power supplies installed in the 5-Module and 19-Module chassis. The chassis power supplies are given a chassis slot number to identify them. User-definable text can be entered into the Module Identifier field to describe the power supply (see Fig. 6).

When the output voltage, current or temperature status exceeds a normal range, a trap is generated to alert the Network Administrator.

Netoutlook Chassis View Window