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APPENDIX D: UNIFIED MANAGEMENT AGENT (UMA)
UMA operates in conjunction with B+B SmartWorx devices with on-board
intelligence (e.g., the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III and the iMediaChassis series.
For example, install 20 devices in the chassis at the Central Office (CO), then
connect each to a remote iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III unit installed at the customer's
premise (CPL). UMA will then allow users to manage all 40 devices (including the
chassis at the CO) via a single IP address. Users may still assign IP addresses
to each iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III and manage them independently when the
SNMP Management Card within the iMediaChassis is omitted.
WITH THE UNIFIED MANAGEMENT AGENT
When an SNMP request for a iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III comes in, the SNMP
Management Card in the iMediaChassis passes
the request to the SNMP agent
in the specific module. The SNMP agent in the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III provides
the relevant management information which is then routed via the SNPM
Management Card and supplied to the client GUI (iView
2
).
WITHOUT THE UNIFIED MANAGEMENT AGENT
When an SNMP request for an iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III comes in, the
iMediaChassis cycles through each slot checking for iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III
modules. The iMediaChassis sees the first iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III modules in
the chassis, and they can be selected.But, they cannot be managed; the full
management interface is inaccessible. Management for each iMcV-Giga-
FiberLinX-III requires a separate connection and a separate IP address.
EASY UPGRADES WITH THE UNIFIED MANAGEMENT AGENT
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Upgrade one or multiple Host (CO) or Remote (CPE) devices with just a
few mouse clicks.
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All devices in chassis are fully functional while upgrades are in process.
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Manage up to 41 devices with a single IP address.
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Telnet capability available for all devices.
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Conserve usage of switch ports.
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Separate SNMP connections for installed devices are not required.