MDM-01 is a fully integrated Solstice SunNet Manager agent module managing sync/ async modems. Running MDM-01, one will benefit from a reduction in network management costs. This is possible because most problems can be solved immediately from the master control without needing to operate directly on the spot. In case of faults, from a diagnosis directly made in the master control, the control will point out which board to substitute in order to restore service.
MDM-01 gives information to technical support on the percentage of use of modems, a more exact definition of the real amount of lines, equipment and bandwidth necessary to develop a specific service, resulting in a significant optimization of service/investment rate. We can further know if the transmission lines used are of good quality or if there is any outage and even quantify the troubles of the lines in use. Another benefit comes from the facility to check the accesses: wherever possible we can block all accesses to the network and enforce the use of some security systems to get in (such as passwords or selective calls).
MDM-01 is based on SNMP and uses a MIB definition, which is in the process of being standardized by IETFC (Internet Engineering Task Force). When a problem occurs in a system lacking MDM-01, a great deal of time elapses before a notification of the fault arrives at the master control, whereas with MDM-01 the fault recording will be done immediately. Once the signal is received, the problem may be solved by telephone or, more frequently by sending support people on site. With MDM-01 the operator will analyze and determine if the problem can be solved directly or, if the device is severely faulty, a new device can be sent on site.
Solaris version: 1.1, 1.1.1, 2.3, 2.4, Solaris for Intel
Solstice application/version: Solstice EM 1.0 and Solstice SNM 2.2 and 2.2.2
Type of integration: Data File Integration, Requires Solstice SNM or Solstice Enterprise Manager to run