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Title:DECmcc user notes file. Does not replace IPMT.
Notice:Use IPMT for problems. Newsletter location in note 6187
Moderator:TAEC::BEROUD
Created:Mon Aug 21 1989
Last Modified:Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:6497
Total number of notes:27359

517.0. "Chipcom & Vitalink SNMP Mgt" by CSOA1::HORRIGAN () Tue Dec 04 1990 20:54

I've seen in a variety of notesfile entries that the MSU can use SNMP to 
manage 3rd party devices.  I haven't seen any specific comments on its ability 
to manage Vitalink devices and Chipcom devices.  As these are two very 
important 3rd party vendors for Networks & Site Services projects, I'd like 
to know what management may be performed on them from MSU.  Representatives 
from both firms have told me their products may be managed via SNMP.

I specifically interested in:	Vitalink TransLAN (all variants)
				Vitalink TransPATH (all variants)
				Chipcom ORnet Stars
				Chipcom ONline Hubs

Although both of these firms are EMA Strategic Vendors, the message I'm 
getting from their representatives is that meaningful EMA-based management 
will not be available anytime soon.

I'd also be interested in knowing what management may be performed from the 
DECmcc Director via the SNMP AM to the above.

Regards, Chris H.

This note posted in the DNT, SNMP, MCC, MSU, & NETMGT notesfiles.
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517.1DECmcc director plansBSYBEE::EGOLFJohn C. Egolf LKG2-2/T02 x226-7874Wed Dec 05 1990 06:3022
	Chris,

	Let me discuss the DECmcc director.

	Mike Daniele  is in the process of upgrading the TCP/IP SNMP AM
	to handle MIB  II,  'certified'  private extensions (tested and
	proven to work), and the ability to add private snmp extensions
	at the customer site.   We  will be including some number, like
	10 - 15, private extensions as  a  part  of  the  AM.  Mike has
	already included the Wellfleet support and is currently working
	on Proteon.  The list of which ones  are  or aren't included is
	being  prioritized  by  Jon  Goodridge of the 3rd party  group.
	After  Jon develops his list he will present it to  the  DECmcc
	program team for agreeement.

	Digital has contractual  agreements  with Wellfleet and Proteon
	so we are looking  at  ways  to  release  the  AM to the public
	'earlier' than when ALL the  above functionality is expected to
	be available - V1.2 target ship date Sept 1991.

	Hope this helps show our intended direction.
								JCE
517.2MKNME::DANIELEWed Dec 05 1990 09:4716
	Let me be a bit more specific.

	The next version of the DECmcc TCP/IP SNMP Access Module is in
	pre phase 0.  I believe we will support MIB II and some number of
	private extensions.  You have a chance to push for your vendors of
	choice via the phase 0 process.  The ability to add a new MIB
	at a customer site is another issue entirely, which I do not expect
	to be addressed in the next release.

	But I could be wrong.  There are no specific requirements yet, so 
	naturally no detailed plans.  This reflects my ballpark feel regarding
	the specific functions that have been mentioned.

	Regards,
	Mike