SNMP TrapServer & e500 RTU
Trap Server

ALARM MONITORING /      
NETWORK MANAGEMENT / MEDIATION

     
Ideal for Disaster Recovery & Smart Grid Applications

                    FREE ON-LINE DEMO


TrapServer SUMMARY:

Mediates/Monitors/Dispatches/Forwards Events --
Area Viewer:  Quickly determine system health via graphic interface*
Event Viewer:  See everything that affects QoS
Web Reports:  Enable users to remotely see network health
Craft Access Security:  Minimize windshield time by allowing
     remote access from virtually anywhere, not just local equipment
Dispatch Manager:  Notify scheduled technicians without operator assistance

 

The TrapServer is an application-agile, vendor-neutral, multi-protocol network
management tool that consolidates/concentrates and monitors ASCII/TL-1,
TBOS, SNMP, MODBUS, and proprietary protocols from network elements
relating to a company’s internal communications infrastructure, with SSL web
access control security.  TrapServer manages Area-Of-Responsibility
notification and reports.  TrapServer provides users with trouble-tracking from
notification of an event through its repair to resolution of the detected trouble. 
TrapServer provides Disaster Recovery through redundant TrapServers and supports multiple IP
and gateway connections to internal infrastructure.  TrapServer “future-proofs” your monitoring
network with a specific goal of reducing operating expenses.

Specifically, the TrapServer displays, forwards, archives, dispatches and monitors SNMP, ASCII,
and TL-1 based equipment, providing a simple, low-cost tool that will decrease the amount of
dispatches to a problem site.  It also serves as a platform to notify (page / email) your technicians
on qualifying events.  For instance, the TrapServer can be configured to notify only when critical
and major alarms occur.  This augments the NOC and puts the dispatch decision-making into the
most knowledgeable resource, your regional staff.  The TrapServer also has a user-friendly craft
access, which allows technicians access to TrapServer monitored elements from anywhere,
not just at when connected to local equipment. 

TrapServer is Larse and full-featured Badger Technology 481 compatible.  With a web-browser, it
is fully graphically configurable for all devices monitored.  It can serve as a replacement for NetBoss
®,
the Harris Network Management System. 


Detailed feature list:

* Color-coded text events in Event Viewer containing a History Window and a Standing Alarm Window.
* Manager that processes SNMP trap v1/v2/v3, ASCII / TL1 over serial, TCP/ IP and FIFO.
* SNMP Trap Forwarding feature to forward traps to multiple SNMP managers with any trap version
         (SNMP trap v1, v2c, v3).
* Trap Relay feature that process traps from trap-generating SNMP devices.
* Gateway, via dual network interfaces, which provides routing capabilities and can restrict access
        to the region.
* Event Viewer contains facility to clear and acknowledge events.
* Notification (email / page) of qualifying events if system-level timeout exhausted before event is
        cleared or acknowledged and also based upon duty schedule.
* Event Reminder feature is a system-level, user-adjustable time (seconds) setting that allows events
        to be continually reported until cleared or acknowledged.
* Web-based history report.
* User security restricting usage of the TrapServer features as well as restricting use of the operating system.
* User administration that configures all TrapServer and operating system user security in two simple steps.
* Craft access (Windows X11 open graphics standard) to monitored network elements via serial interfaces. 
              Telnet used for TCP / IP devices.
* Simple OEM integration.
* TrapPro option allows ability to spoof network element OID for MOMs, as well as TrapStorm protection, bridge
       isolation.  TrapPro resides in TrapServer hardware.
*
Area Viewer (Windows GUI) shows iconified event activity.  AreaViewer window contains:  multiple windows;
      flashing for new alarms; solid for acknowledged alarms; icons;  represented areas, with each area having
      children called sites, devices, and entities; color reflects severity of event; operator activity; event
      acknowledge (ceases dispatching, ends reminders); ability to “Ack” subsequent cascading levels, shutting
      off audible; ability to “Event Clear,” ceasing dispatching, ends reminders, removes from stand event window;
      ability to “Clear” subsequent cascading levels and shut off audible. 

For SONET TL-1, TrapServer can manage events from the Alcatel 1603/1612 SONET Multiplexer.  For
       Nortel DMS Switches, Trap Server can manage events from the DMS-100/100/250/MTX Central
       Office Switches.  TrapServer can also manage equipment involved with Harris microwave monitoring
       systems. 

 

TrapServer Feature

Operation

Description

Operating System

Linux

You can be sure you have the latest technology and innovations.

Multi-Protocol Monitoring Support

 

 

Open Protocol

 

Proprietary Protocol

SNMP, TL1, TBOS and ASCII (any intelligent format).

 

Badger 481, Larse LarScan and Alcatel-Lucent

MCS-11, Aviat/Harris  FarScan

SQL Database

Yes

Export data to other systems.

Security Updates

Yes

Have peace of mind against cyber attacks with latest security.

Number of supported                        Devices

 

No Limit

Won't obsolete your investment.

Years of history

Yes

Estimate logged activity to be over 10 years of events based on 10,000 per day.  

Web Access with Access

     Control List

Yes

Ensure security & visibility by those that need to see your system.

Number of concurrent users

10

Always get your needed information.

Rack Mount

Yes

Optionally within 19 or 23 racks or equipment cabinet.

Multiple Protocols

Yes

Future Proof your monitoring needs.

Built In Firewall

Yes

Limit access to your system.

Built in Routing

Yes

Pass data from your monitor network easily.

Number of Serial Ports

No Limit

Never have to upgrade to get new hardware capabilities.

Serial Interfaces Supported

All

Eases the selection process.

Alarm Display

Large LCD Monitor

View your monitored system at a glance.

Graphical User Interface

Yes

Provides GUI for Area, Site, Equipment and Point with Browser Panel

Textual Display

Yes

Provides alarm text in color matching alarm priority & including event date/time.

Keyboard & Mouse

Yes

Ergonomic  operations.

CD, TAPE & FTP Database

     Backup

Yes

Standard backup tools.

Client Support

Yes

Connect other regional office workstations for management.

Forward Alarms

Yes

Easily integrates to other systems.

Filter Alarms

Yes

Using priorities, only the service affecting alarms are sent as notifications.

 

Trouble Ticketing

Yes

Best way to track how well you are taking care of your troubles.

 

TrapStorm Protection

Yes

Ensures your management system will always see alarm events.

 

    

Maintain Full ASCII LOGS

Yes - two weeks

Can be copied & stored, great for engineering your system.

 

Hardware

Dell/HP/IBM

Always sure you can get spare parts if you need to.

Powered by

AC

Plugs in anywhere.

Optional Power Supply

     System

Redundant Power Supplies

Automatic Fall Over to alternate power source should primary source fail.

Memory

8 Gbytes

Handles client logins nicely!

Storage

2-Mirrored Hard Drives

RAID1 for hard drive recovery.

Multiple LAN Networks

Yes - two or more

Isolate your network to provide enhanced security.

Graphics

Standard

Quickly understand the status of your entire network!

Full Area Of Responsibility

   (AOR) Reporting

Yes

Make sure the proper dispatch gets the information.

User Access Control

Yes

Enables those to know that have a need to know.

Display per User type

Yes

Removes clutter and focuses on the issues at hand.

Hardware Warranty

3 years

Peace of mind.

Dial-In Alarm Reporting

Yes

Provides a robust means of obtaining the alarm events.

Craft Access

Yes

Enables technician to access network equipment through TrapServer.

 

Dial-In User for Reports

Yes

Provides another Robust means of always seeing the alarm events.

 

Syslog monitoring

Yes

Load Log, finds events and displays event alarm.

Battery Monitoring

     Application

Yes

Uses Monitoring System from Peripheral Telecom.

Building/Room Access

     Control

Yes

Utilizes card readers/key pads from third parties.

System Redundancy

Yes

Redundant TrapServer fully supports Disaster Recovery Scenarios!

 

Low Cost of Ownership

Yes

You don't have to pay a third of the cost to keep things working.

 

History Reports

Yes

Reports are generated by user defined parameters set when user requests

report.

Availability

Yes

Determine the operational availability of a piece of equipment or service.

Performance Monitoring

Yes

Gather, store and alarm on BER data using multiple thresholds violations to indicate progressive severity of a radio/fiber link.


Partial application list:

► AFC
UMC 1000     ► Alcatel SONET Multiplexer 1603/12/48     ► Alcatel NMS 1320, TSM-2500, TSM-3500
Alcatel-Lucent MDR-8000 microwave radios using SNMP
► Andrews Corp, Mikom  MR Series, Node C Series, MMR Series   ► Applied Innovation AIBadger, AIScout, AISpy
► Badger AC 
NetManager, 481 RTU, Badger2000, e500 RMU     ► Cordell  Centurian, ISD3000, CinNAS
► Dantel 
WebMon, Point Master Eagle, Vision Master, Remote Master, MicroNOC, 460 ACS
► DPS 
AlphaMax 82A/82S, IAM5, NetGuardian (all), DPM, KDA, RAB     ► Ericsson Switch AXE     ► Ericsson IMC
► Harris 
Digital Telephone PBX 20/20, StarView     ► Lucent  C.O. Switch 5-ESS     ► Lucent  DDM-2000
► Lucent  Wireless processor ECP     ► NET IDNX     ► Nortel Transport Node OC3/12/48
► Nortel
DMS-10/100/500/MTX, SNMP Module     ► RFS RPM 800   ► CTSK VoIP Switch
► Protocols supported
Modbus, TL-1, TBOS (all either Serial & TCP/IP) and  Badger 481 
► Tellabs
DACS Titan 5500, 530, 531, 523L   ►   Valare Power System units 
► OME-3500 devices (Nortel Manager can only handle 20 devices)  ► CalAmp Viper DataRadio Two-Way
DPS Telecom NetGuardian alarm unit    ► I.D.:  Ericsson EMS (XMATE) & Fujitsu FETEX 150
Westronics WS2000   ►  Harris CAU/DVA  ►  Sycamore Networks DNX Configuration Monitoring
► DNP3 Monitoring and Separate North Bound Interface (NBI) Monitoring   ►  NoranTel SiteVu

Modbus Serial and Modbus TCP/IP is another protocol recently added to the TrapServer that is of interest
       to utilities such as electric and pipelines.
TrapServer operates in a "Stand Alone" configuration and in an Integrated Configuration with Badger
       NetManager.  All the features currently provided with TrapServer are still available; Event Viewer;
       Web Reports; Secure Craft Access; Regionalization of IP addresses and optional Email/Paging.

Other protocols for the TrapServer include: the Nortel Transport Node OC3/12/48, Lucent
DDM-2000 and AFC UMC1000 Fiber multiplex interfaces. These interfaces are in addition to the Alcatel
       1603/1612/1648 Fiber Monitoring Interfaces.  Furthermore, path break (ring or link) can be detected
        and the location (between fiber terminals) can be presented to the user too!

    

FIBER MONITORING:  TrapServer will also provide monitoring of TL-1 Fiber Multiplex Gateway from the
equipment incorporating Python scripts to interface for each Fiber Multiplex "type".  Events detected from the
Nortel equipment will be prioritized and enabled for paging/email based on customer-defined priority using
the Dispatch Manager.  Customer can also view these events using dial-in and/or html (WEB) browser
access for current events and for event history.

FAULT LOCATION:  Optionally, for fiber fault location, TrapServer employs an in-bound Tstx driver equipped
with a custom Python Module to perform event correlation and system logging.  This is used in determining a
fiber cut (outage) within a specific route.  Once the Python Module is implemented, the event correlation rules
would be adjustable using a graphical  interface.

SMART GRID/NERC:  Physical security
capabilities are driving a lot of concern amongst the electric utilities.
TrapServer has numerous capabilities for Secure Access to include double-checking that only the required work
was done during the period of access. Also the capability of one-time passwords for one-time workers.
Other capabilities:  site security; card-reader access, motion detectors, alarm and camera solutions
(to monitor workers at the site from any location), event logging, general access, programmability of legacy
equipment, built-in firewalls, control (on/off) and reboot of equipment capability, etc.  HVAC and environmentals
problems are somewhat common.  Through available, adaptable scripts, TrapServer has the ability to manage
HVAC systems, turning them on and off when needed and not needed (to save money).

STANDBY GENERATOR REPORTING:  TrapServer provides Generator Ran, Generator Did Not Run,
Generator Took Load, and Generator Did Not Take Load reports.  Variations can include:  Estimated Generator
Fuel Level Remaining, Estimated Run-Time Remaining, Generator Exceeded Run Time, and
Generator Did Not Meet Run Time.  Common report info:  Site Name, Gen_Run Start, Gen_Pwr Start,
Gen_Pwr Stop, Gen_Run Stop, Gen Load Time, Gen Run Time, FS Area.

TrapServer offers customers a secure migration path for future expansion of their alarm and control systems.
Non-proprietary hardware, interfaces, operating systems, and protocols keep the customer in control of his
system.  TrapServer supports the writing of new scripts for alarm gathering but the customer can easily write
their own to customize the system as the wish.  As newer equipment enters the system architecture, systems
upgrades are routinely handled by the customer using Python, an open source language.  (Additional
software modules are being written for legacy and newer network elements on a routine basis.) 

TrapServer can poll Badger full-featured 481 RTUs and Larse 1200 RTUs over an IP Network. 
Each RTU has it’s own IP Address (because of the terminal server) and TrapServer opens
a socket to the RTU and polls those RTUs.  TrapServer can be made to provide performance &
configuration (provisioning) as well as its traditional fault monitoring / management.  Just ask!   

Some things you may want to consider when you make your decision: 

--  How flexible is the system in regards to interfacing to existing network elements or network elements?
--  How flexible is the system in regards to the hardware it is operating on?
--  Does the system offer flexibility of monitoring legacy & new network elements over multiple IP networks?
--  Can the system accommodate MULTIPLE LAN networks?
--  Can the system be supported locally using Operations Personnel?
--  Does the system fit into your future plans regard "Open Systems" such as non-proprietary hardware and
           non-proprietary software?
--  When there is a hardware problem with the system, do you need to send it back to the factory or can it
           be supported locally?
--  How limited in monitoring capacity is the system (i.e., what quantity and mix of devices can be monitored)?
--  Can the system support multiple logged-on Web Browser sessions?
--  Customizable reports such as “over the weekend” report?
--  Can options be easily added (such as Trouble-Tickets)?
--  Does the system poll fully featured Badger 481 RTUs (and/or Larse 1200 RTUs) over an IP network?
--  Does the system restrict you to use a hard-to-support operating system such as DOS?
--  Is the system fully graphically configurable for all devices monitored?  
 

Is this your problem?

“Every NE we purchase comes with its own EMS, so that we have many systems we need to watch and learn.”

“My company just acquired new sites/operating areas, and they have an incompatible monitoring system separate from what I use now.”

“My system is obsolete; I can’t expand it, and it is no longer supported by the original vendor, or I can’t find the original vendor so I can’t get support.”

“My monitoring system is difficult to operate and can’t easily grow with my communications system.”

“I need my technicians to have access with the same information as the NOC.”

“My current system works well, but it isn’t compatible with the latest technologies we are adding to our system."

TrapServer is the solution


TrapServer is a registered trademark of SchoRen NMS Solutions, Inc.

Please let us know if you'd like a TrapServer datasheet or presentation. 
 



If you're interested in hearing about a very cost-effective, IP-based (web-based) RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
similar to that from Applied Innovation (Badger AI - OmniRemote), DPS (NetGuardian), or Dantel's WebMon,
please let us know.  Below is a brief overview:

Enterprise 500 Remote Monitoring Unit (e500 RMU)
with expandable contact closure alarm points, analog inputs, and control relay outputs,
as well as terminal server ports. 

Functions & features:

One or Two Ethernet Ports – Router Functionality with local access
Wide Range Power Supply - +/- 21 to 60 VDC. AC Option Available!
6 Terminal Server Ports, Optional 2 additional. Ethernet and/or Dial-up
Optional 48 Contact Closure (Bi-State) Monitoring Points
Optional 48 Single Analog Monitoring Points (or 24 Differential)
Optional 16 Control Output Points, 3 form C
Built-In Web server for Viewing & Configuring Alarm & Control Points
SNMP traps to Integrated TrapServer and other SNMP managers
Optionally use Dial-up for reporting SNMP over PPP

Detects door openings and office summary alarms
Normal/Off-Normal point configuration
Configurable delay or debounce setting per point
TTL or Contact Closures to ground
For Temperature and Power measurements
Monitors fuels levels
20 m volt Resolution per input
Multiple Thresholds in Voltage Range
Operates devices remotely by approved Users
Turns on lights or auxiliary equipment
16 Control Relays
Magnetically Latched in position
Telnet to each Port independently
Enables users to access craft ports remotely
Remotely configure Network Elements
Monitor NE’s, be they applications in telephony, cellular, datacomm, etc.  


If you're interested in on-line demos of both the SNMP TrapServer and the e500, please let us know! 

Note:  if you're interested in just a simple SNMP device which can convert to local contact closures,
we can do that, too!   Just ask!!! 

    

IBEX Systems
150 Greenfield Drive
Bloomingdale, IL  60108-3016 USA
tel:  630 307-3634  
www.ibexsystems.com

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