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9031251 E6 Introduction
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SPMA and the TRBMIM
¥ Chapter 6, Ring Security ConÞguration, explains how to set security for a
selected ring, explains the Security ConÞguration window Þelds and
buttons, including the Allowed and Disallowed Station Lists, and
discusses conÞguration of ring security via the Security ConÞguration
window.
¥ Chapter 7, Using the TRBMIM Bridge View, explains bridging methods,
gives a tour of the Bridge TrafÞc View, describes use of the Detail View,
tells how to monitor bridge operation, explains how to conÞgure bridge
operating parameters, and gives instructions for setting forwarding
thresholds, statistics, and notiÞcation options, as well as setting polling
parameters and enabling/disabling bridges.
In addition, the SPECTRUM Portable Management Application Tools Guide
also provides details on other SPMA views and functions, as follows:
¥ Chapter 2, Using the MIB I, MIB II Tool, explains how to use this tool in
order to view and to change MIB I and MIB II object ID values.
¥ Chapter 3, Using the Community Names Tool, explains CabletronÕs
ÒComponentÓ structure of device MIBs and describes how to change device
community names.
¥ Chapter 5, Using TFTP Download Tool, explains how to upgrade Þrmware
on Cabletron devices equipped with Flash EEPROMs.
¥ Chapter 6, The Traps Table Tool, explains how to establish which network
management workstations on your network will receive trap alarms from
a selected device, as well as providing a brief overview of some of the traps
supported by Cabletron SystemsÕ devices.
¥ Chapter 7, Using Charts and Meters, explains how to launch charts or
meters (used to analyze device statistics) from a UNIX prompt, and also
how to control the Meter ToolÕs display.
¥ Chapter 8, ConÞguring and Monitoring an Uninterruptible Power Supply,
introduces the UPS system (which connects a computer interface port to
an intelligent MIM) and explains how to start, conÞgure, and monitor the
UPS Tool.
¥ Chapter 9, Using DLM, explains how to manage Òsmart hubÓ devices, or
DLM Servers, on your network. This chapter also describes accessing the
DLM Application and its windows, adding/deleting DLM entries, and
managing DLM.
¥ Chapter 10, Using the Path Tool, explains how to generate a list of router
hops between a managed Cabletron device and a remote destination, and
also how to display speciÞc information about each hop found in the router
path.
¥ Chapter 11, MIB Tree/ MIB Tools, provides an overview of the MIB
Browser, the MIB Details tool, the MIB Editor, and outlines how to browse
the MIB Tree.