DPS NetGuardian 16, User Manual

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NetGuardian 16 Overview
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Compact, easy-to-install, right-size capacity - the NetGuardian 16 offers a low-cost way of effectively
monitoring smaller sites.
Effective, easy-to-install, light-capacity alarm monitoring
The NetGuardian 16 is a compact, LAN-based, light-capacity remote telemetry unit. The NetGuardian 16
is designed for easy installation at small remote sites, making it cost-effective to deploy alarm
monitoring throughout your entire telecom network.
Powerful monitoring for smaller sites
This telco-grade remote is housed in a durable aluminum case that can be rack-mounted. This SNMP
remote is scaled to the needs of small sites, such as remote huts, collocation racks, and enclosed
cabinets - perfect for any site where a large capacity RTU would be more than you need.
16 Discrete Alarm Inputs
0 to 8 Analog Alarm Inputs (Build option)
18 Control Relay Outputs
1 Reach-through serial port (terminal server)
Reach-through serial port gives LAN access to on-site equipment
The NetGuardian 16 also features a reach-through serial port. This port provides remote users with
LAN-based Telnet access to a variety of on-site telecom equipment, including switches, radios, PBXs
and many other devices.
SNMP or T/Mon NOC/LNX
The NetGuardian 16 can report alarms to any SNMP manager or to the DPS Telecom T/Mon Remote
Alarm Monitoring System. The NetGuardian 16 can also report via SNMP and DCPx concurrently to the
T/Mon NOC/LNX.
Easy Alerts via Email or SNMP
Email notification reports alarm events to the e-mail addresses of specified personnel and creates a
supplemental record of alarm events in addition to your master via SNMP traps.
Upgraded Web Browser
The overhauled web interface that boasts several time-saving new tools, including new analog gauges.
You'll also notice the impressive speed boost. Menus load very quickly, and the alarm status updates
automatically without requiring a page refresh.