As a result of the growing popularity of distributed computing and open storage modules, the need for centralized management and administration of disparate IT resources has driven the adoption of simple and effective network monitoring tools based on Simple Network Message Protocol (SNMP).  Generally considered a standard in network monitoring, SNMP agents provide the capability to monitor and query IT devices using out-of-band management techniques.  The anytime, anywhere monitoring power coupled with seamless integration into existing server environments is a win-win for cost savings and enhanced maintainability.

Remote Access Monitor supports industry-standard SNMP version V1 and V2C, assuring compatibility with the industries premier network management suites such as HP Openview, Tivoli, and CA-Unicenter.  Remote Access Monitor delivers immediate early indications of system irregularities using SNMP traps and Management Information Bases (MIB’s).  In the unlikely event a MegaRam metric strays from pre-defined tolerances, the Remote Access Monitor issues a notification to the network management console, enabling immediate notification and appropriate action.  Conditions monitored include status of redundant power supplies and input, internal UPS’, fans, inbuilt backup disk drive, temperature, memory, controller boards, and SCSI and Fibre interface ports.

 

 

Imperial’s Remote Access Monitor stands as the most powerful remote monitoring feature of any solid state accelerator, supporting over 40 pre-defined traps and over 70 MIBs, with more to follow as required.  One significant advantage of this type of management and administration facility is the ability to monitor remote or lights-out data centers is containing personnel costs associated with centralized management.  

 

 

Installing Remote Access Monitor is as simple as providing an IP address for the MegaRam and ensuring the Management Agent is capable of viewing the MegaRam solid state accelerator. 

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