Software Product Description ________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: NMCC/VAX ETHERnim, Version 2.3 SPD 26.96.05 DESCRIPTION NMCC/VAX ETHERnim is a network management application program that provides the network manager with a tool to gather informa- tion about Ethernet nodes, verify reachability of nodes, provide a graphical display of local area network topology, and monitor Ethernet traffic. NMCC/VAX ETHERnim consists of two categories of software. One must be installed on a VMS system set up as the Host, and the other can be optionally installed on Target systems running VMS. In this context, the Host is defined as the node on which the NMCC/VAX ETHERnim application runs, while the Target systems are the DECnet nodes on the Ethernet segments which are being tested at the User (task) level. The optional software installed on the Target system is referred to as the Remote files. The Host software requires Phase IV DECnet software on a VMS system. When this software has been installed, the network manager has the ability to: o Test the Ethernet network to help isolate and identify a problem. NMCC/VAX ETHERnim performs path-testing to ISO model levels I and II for DECnet and non-DECnet nodes, and levels IV and VII for DECnet nodes. NMCC/VAX ETHERnim also recognizes non- DECnet Ethernet addresses. For any nodes on the Ethernet segments running DECnet Phase IV, NMCC/VAX ETHERnim performs path-testing to DNA network user layers. The results of path- testing are recorded in a session history file and saved in the database. DIGITAL November 1990 AE-FW96F-TE NMCC/VAX ETHERnim, Version 2.3 SPD 26.96.05 o Build a permanent database containing basic information about each node directly connected to the Ethernet local area network. Some information can be collected automatically, while other information can be collected by user command or by manual edit of the database. The database can then be expanded or manipulated by the NMCC/VAX ETHERnim user via various NMCC/VAX ETHERnim functions. When NMCC/VAX ETHERnim detects a new node, it creates for that node a database entry, which contains at least the Eth- ernet address. Examples of information that can be collected (depending on the type of Target node) are: DECnet Address Ethernet Port Type List of additional communications ports DECnet ID Message DECnet Address Hardware Address DECnet Management Version DECnet Router Version DECnet Router Type DECnet NSP Version Note:DECnet is required on the Target node in order to obtain all of the above information, with the exception of Ethernet Port Type and Hardware Address. The following information must be entered manually: - Modem Phone Number - Modem Speed - Responsible Person - Desk Phone Number - System Location - Descriptive Text 2 NMCC/VAX ETHERnim, Version 2.3 SPD 26.96.05 o Monitor the network to determine which nodes are the top talkers and which nodes are the top listeners; sort/display traffic by protocol type or multi-cast address; focus on traffic to/from a specified node. o Manually construct and maintain a topological view of the network, including transparent network devices (e.g., DEMPR, DELNI, DEREP). The additional capability which is available with the installa- tion of the Remote files on the Target nodes is that capability which requires the explicit cooperation between the Host and Target nodes through DECnet task-to-task communication. This capability includes the ability to: o Test the communications path to each node up to the DNA ap- plication layer by performing a loopback test to a specified user account. This feature is available only for VMS Target systems. o Perform information access to DECnet nodes on the Ether- net to determine the remote node's system type, hardware configuration and software configuration. The Remote files can provide further information about Target nodes such as, Node Type, CPU Serial Number, CPU Type, Microcode Revision Level, Operating System Version, and Hardware revision level. This feature is available only for VMS Target systems. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS VAX, MicroVAX, VAXstation, or VAXserver configuration as speci- fied in the System Support Addendum (SSA 26.96.05-x). SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS* For the Host System: VMS Operating System DECnet-VAX For the Target System (for optional software use:) 3 NMCC/VAX ETHERnim, Version 2.3 SPD 26.96.05 VMS Operating System DECnet-VAX * Refer to the System Support Addendum for availability and required versions of prerequisite/optional software (SSA 26.96.05-x). ORDERING INFORMATION Software Licenses: QL-514A*-** Software Media: QA-514A*-** Software Documentation: QA-514A*-GZ Software Product Services: QT-514A*-** * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on avail- able licenses, services and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished under the licensing provisions of Digital Equipment Corporation's Standard Terms and Conditions. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and poli- cies, contact your local Digital office. LICENSE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SUPPORT This layered product supports the VMS License Management Facil- ity. License units for this product are allocated on a flat-price basis regardless of User/Activity or processor type. For more information on the License Management Facility, refer to the VMS Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx) or the License Management Facility manual of the VMS Operating System documentation set. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and poli- cies, contact your local Digital office. 4 NMCC/VAX ETHERnim, Version 2.3 SPD 26.96.05 SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available from Digital. For more information, contact your local Digital office. Digital Network Services To assist customers in planning, designing, implementing, manag- ing, and evolving their networks, Digital offers a comprehensive portfolio of network management services. These address, but are not restricted to, the following: o Network Planning and Design o Physical Network Implementation o Network Start-up and Implementation o Network Performance Consulting o Fault and Configuration Management o Network Products Training o Shared NETsupport o NETsupport SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the purchase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. 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