LINK Management Agent (LMA)
Product Highlights
- Open, standards-based SNMP interface to LINK nodes
- Discovery of the TimePlex LINK product family
- Comprehensive alarm monitoring
- Compatible with the TimePlex family of network management products
- Multi-user Management
Overview
LMA works in conjunction with SNMP-based network management software platforms,
such as HP OpenView.
Performing as an SNMP proxy agent, LMA converts the LINK node's proprietary
protocol to standards-based SNMP messages providing the capability to manage LINK
networks from off-the-shelf network management platforms.
LMA demonstrates the TimePlex commitment to enhanced network management
solutions for evolving customer requirements.
LMA functionality goes beyond traditional SNMP proxy agents by providing node
discovery and alarm monitoring for LINK networks.
The LINK family of products can be configured, monitored, diagnosed, and
inventoried via LMA.
LMA offers a comprehensive SNMP-based interface for managing LINK networks.
System Specifications
Products Supported
- LINK/2+ Releases 9.1 and 11.0, module types: NCL, ILC, ILP, ILQ, CSP, VSM,
XSM, QSP, QSC, DSC, QAM, QVM, EVM, FXO, FXS, DCM, ICM, DCI, and BPM
- microLINK/2+ Releases 9.1 and 11
- LINK/100+ Releases 3.0 and 4.0, module types: CCM, DLC, and SND
- entréeLINK+ Release 3, 4
Hardware Platform
- Any class of SUN Sparcstation or UltraSparc workstation
- 164 MB of free hard disk space minimum
- 32 MB RAM minimum
- CD-ROM drive
Software Requirements
- SUN Solaris 2.6 or 2.8
- LMA (Link Management Agent) software
Network Management Standards and Protocols Supported
-- Request for Comments (RFCs):
- 1157 (SNMP Version 1)
- 1213 (MIB II)
- 1155 (SMI)
- 1212 (Concise MIB Format)
- 1215 (SNMP Trap Definition)
Network Management Systems
-- Link Management Agent (LMA)
