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SNMP Interface
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Management Utility (FMU)
Datalogic MIBs
Beyond the standard values, SNMP allows manufacturers to define their own
private MIBs. For example, Datalogic has been assigned a MIB by the Internet
Assigned Numbers Authority that allows Datalogic to define SNMP values
relating specifically to devices that we manufacture. Within the Datalogic
MIB, several categories of values have been defined including scanner configu-
rations, terminal power configurations and terminal network parameters.
The format of a MIB follows rules laid out in the appropriate standards, allow-
ing the manufacturers of network management tools such as HP OpenView,
IBM’s Tivoli, Computer Associates’ Unicenter, and CastleRock SNMPc to
make use of the MIBs developed by manufacturers. The MIB can be processed
by following the procedures used by the management tool, allowing for the
proper display of SNMP values retrieved from the agent.
For example, if the Datalogic MIB is loaded into OpenView, the administrator
can then view all of the values defined by Datalogic using the names assigned
by Datalogic, as well as a brief explanation of what each value represents. This
will also allow the administrator to update most values, and provides range
checking information for the tool to take advantage of. The current Datalogic
MIB can be found on the Datalogic Mobile website at www.mobile.data-
logic.com in the Downloads area.
Additional Resources
Additional information on SNMP can be found at the following websites:
www.snmplink.org
www.snmpworld.com
www.simpleweb.com