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The DTC Management Products, Technical Data
Product Numbers J2120A, D2355A, 32054D#201
Introduction
[Figure: DTC Management, Caption: none]
The DTC solution consists of a scalable family of multivendor terminal
servers, and a scalable family of network management products. The DTC
products are configured and managed with the use of a DTC Manager
application that can run on three different platforms:
HP 3000/900, HP 9000/800 or PCOpenView Windows.
o With the DTC host-based management, a simple terminal connected
locally or remotely to the HP 3000/900 or HP 9000/800 system is used
to manage DTCs. It provides a user interface similar to other system
administration tools.
- The HP 3000/900-based DTC management software provides a means to
configure DTCs for use in HP 3000/900 standalone environments.
- The HP 9000/800-based DTC management software provides a means to
configure DTCs in HP 9000 standalone or multisystem Telnet-TCP/IP
environments.
o The HP OpenView (PC-based) DTC Manager software provides an easy-to-
use graphical user interface, to manage DTCs. It is possible to
integrate other management applications of network elements (such as
HP X.25 Switches & PADs) on the same OpenView Windows workstation.
HP OpenView DTC Manager provides a means to configure DTCs for use to
connect to HP 3000/900 or HP 9000/800 systems and to other systems in
Multivendor environments. It provides powerful network management
features for complex network topologies.
In both host-based and PC-based environments, the DTC software is
downloaded from the management platform, allowing easy distribution
and control of the DTC software.
Key features
HP 3000-based DTC management
o End-user access to single HP 3000/900
o ASCII user interface
o Configuration and Fault management
HP 9000-based DTC management
o End-user access to Telnet-TCP/IP systems
o ASCII user interface
o Configuration and fault management
HP OpenView DTC Manager
o End-user access to multiple HP or non HP systems
o Easy-to-use, intuitive, graphical user interface based on HP OpenView
Windows
o Configuration, fault, performance and security management
o Integration with other HP OpenView/DOS applications
o Remote DTC management through modems, X.25 PADs and extended LANs
Note that when DTCs operate in extended LAN environment based on IP
routers, a management platform is required per LAN segment. However, the
bridging capability of routers can be used if preventing the above
situation is critical.
DTC SNMP agent
Besides the services provided by the DTC management platforms, the DTC-
based SNMP agent (delivery Mid 93) will allow customers to take
advantage of SNMP-based management applications such as the HP OpenView
Network Node Manager.
The following features are available with Node Manager:
o Automatic discovery of DTCs.
o Status/Colors management. The DTCs are automatically polled on a
regular basis and the status color is reflected on the map.
o MIB loader/browser. It provides display of MIB values in text or
graphical form and the capability to modify them if permitted by the
DTC
o MIB application builder. It enables users to build applications
dealing with DTC MIB objects
o Historical data reporting for troubleshooting and network planning.
The DTC SNMP agent will be supported on all DTC hardware and
configurable from all the DTC management platforms.
HP 3000-Based Management
For terminal and printer connections to a single HP 3000/900 or where
X.25 communication (PAD support and system-to-system) to a single
HP 3000/900 is needed, the DTC can operate under HP 3000/900 based
management (NMMGR and TermDSM utilities)
DTC management functions are available to ease the configuration,
maximize network uptime and reduce operating costs. Please refer to the
table attached at the end of this document for detailed information.
PC-based management may also be used in this configuration to take
advantage of the more sophisticated management tools.
The HP 3000/900 DTC management software is part of the MPE/iX
fundamental operating system.
HP 9000-based management
For terminal and printer connections to a single HP 9000/800 host or
multiple HP or non-HP TCP/IP hosts, the DTC can operate under
HP 9000/800 based management (HP DTC Manager/UX)
The HP DTC Manager/UX product supports access to multiple Unix systems
(switching capability) multisession, symbolic system addressing using
Arpa DNS and provides a routable TCP/IP implementation that guarantees
access through IP routers.
DTC Management functions are available to ease the configuration,
maximize network uptime and reduce operating costs. Please refer to the
table attached at the end of this document for detailed information.
The HP DTC Manager/UX software runs on HP 9000/800 systems with HP-UX
release 8.0 or later, and ARPA Services/9000.
* Most of the management tools are available from a command line
interface
PC-based management
The DTC must operate under HP OpenView Workstation (PC) management in
the following cases:
o When local access is required to multiple HP and non-HP systems
o When remote access to multiple HP 3000 systems through X.25 is
required
o When remote access to HP 9000 or other TCP/IP systems through X.25 is
required
o When Telnet-TCP/IP Access to HP 3000/900 systems is needed.
Using the HP OpenView DTC Manager, the network administrator can easily
and quickly configure up to 150 DTCs in a flexible manner, centrally
isolate and resolve problems occurring on DTCs, and secure access to
information. These features help the network administrator to greatly
increase the network uptime. In addition, the HP OpenView DTC Manager
reduces learning time of users by providing an easy-to-use graphical
interface based on HP OpenView Windows.
Easy-to-use OpenView standard menus allow quick access to extensive
DTC management functions, including configuration and problem isolation,
as well as problem resolution of HP DTCs. Please refer to the table
attached at the end of this document for detailed information.
The HP OpenView DTC manager is supported on all Hewlett-Packard 386
PCs, IBM PS/2-55 and model 50, and Compaq DeskPro 386/20 PCs.
HP OpenView DTC Manager is currently supported with the following
software stack:
o HP OpenView Windows 6.0
o MS-DOS version 5.0
o Microsoft Windows 3.1
o HP ARPA & Network Services/DOS 2.5
* For a complete software matrix refer to the "HP OpenView DTC Manager
Installation and Upgrade Guide"
Application Integration
HP OpenView DTC Manager uses MS-Windows 3.1 protected mode which allows
many HP OpenView applications to run concurrently on the same
HP OpenView workstation. DTC Manager has been tested running the
following applications concurrently:
o HP OpenView Switch/PAD manager (J2107A)
o HP OpenView System manager (36936A)
o HP OpenView Console (32054M)
Running the above applications concurrently is only supported on a
386-based PC, and it should be noted that the PC memory should be
increased by approximately 2MBytes per application.
*HP OpenView DTC Manager and HP OpenView Switch/PAD Manager are
supported on 286-based PCs
Various permutations of applications have been tested, for a complete
list of tested configurations and note on how to install them, you can
order the following HP documentation D1825-90093
HP AdvanceLink for Windows (Part of the bundle HP 32054D) may be used
to access an HP 3000/900 system console port from the HP OpenView
workstation.
* Running AdvanceLink for Windows may affect the operation of DTC
Manager; please refer to "Using HP OpenView DTC Manager" for more
information
Network Management Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network Management HP DTC NMMGR & HP OpenView
Manager/ TermDSM DTC Manager
UX
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Platform HP-UX MPE/iX PCs
systems systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connectivity TCP/IP Single Multiple
Access to systems HP 3000 systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
User interface ASCII ASCII Graphical
(VPlus) (OpenView)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Management tools:
Integration of other n/a n/a yes
OpenView/DOS applications
Powerfail recovery n/a n/a yes
Remote Access through PAD yes yes
233Xs modems* or IP routers
Backup/restore function yes yes yes
Centralized support of multiple no no yes
DTC versions
Retrieval of and identification of no no yes
a physical port by its name
o Contact your local Response Center for list of recommended modems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DTC Functions:
Support of DTC16, DTC48 yes yes yes
and DTC72MX
Support of DTC16TN yes no yes
Access to HP 3000 S900 no yes yes
Access to TCP/IP systems yes no yes
Access to non-HP systems no no yes
via extended switching
Access to multiple systems yes no yes
DTC/X.25 support no yes yes
Telnet/iX support no no yes
Maximum number of DTCs 150 24 150
Maximum numb. of X.25 cards n/a 60 60
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Configuration management:
Automatic default configuration yes yes yes
Serial ports yes* yes yes*
System switching yes* no yes*
DTC nodename, LAN yes yes yes
and IP address
User welcome message no no yes*
Inactivity timer no no yes*
Domain Name Server (DNS) yes* no yes*
addressing for DTC traffic
IP router addressing yes* no yes*
for DTC traffic.
X.25 levels 2 and 3 n/a yes yes
X.25 system switching n/a no yes*
X.25 PAD access n/a yes yes*
Start/Stop on X.25 card n/a yes yes
& upload databases)
X.25/Padsup autorestart n/a yes yes
Padsup profiles n/a yes yes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Telnet Access configuration n/a n/a yes
Start/Stop on Telnet Card n/a n/a yes
SNMP agent configuration yes yes yes
Copy/Paste function yes no yes
Large configurations tools no no yes
o Indicates parameters can be
modified on-line
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fault Management:
Reset DTC, ports, serial cards yes yes yes
Reset LDEV n/a yes yes
Reset systems connections no yes yes
(when DTC/card/port reset)
Reset X.25 card and LCI n/a yes yes
Reset Telnet Access board n/a n/a yes
Upload DTC and ports data yes yes yes
Upload X.25 n/a yes yes
Upload LDEV n/a yes yes
Upload Telnet Access board n/a n/a yes
Self tests
Port Loop Back yes yes yes
CPU yes yes yes
X.25 card and Loop Back n/a yes yes
Status monitoring yes yes yes
Event monitoring & logging no no yes
Show connections no no yes
IP address checking no no yes
(Extended ping)
Automatic alarm reporting no no yes
DTC polling no no yes
Colour management no no yes
X.25 tracing & logging n/a yes yes
X.25 site management n/a no yes
Retransmission timers no no yes
Management packet length no no yes
Security Management:
Password to DTC Manager no no yes
Operator security levels no no yes
Configuration of terminal
switching and multisession
per DTC port n/a yes yes
PAD security access lists no yes yes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Printing:
DTC configuration yes yes yes
(card and port)
Status yes no yes
Event log yes no yes
Trace no no yes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ordering the DTC manager application:
DTC manager running on an HP 3000/900:
Nothing to order
Integrated with the MPE/iX operating system (FOS)
DTC manager running on an HP 9000/800:
J2120A HP DTC Manager/UX
AA0 Software on 1/4" cartridge
AA1 Software on 1/2" MAGTAPE 1600 BPI
AAH Software on DAT cartridge tape
AA4 Software on QIC cartridge tape
AAU Software on CD-ROM
0CC Update to latest version
DTC manager running on the HP OpenView Windows platform:
HP 32054D opt. 201 HP OpenView Windows Workstation (PC) preconfigured
with the DTC Manager application software
ABA --> ABZ Localization options (must order one)
Network connection options (must order one)
101 ThinLAN connection
102 ThickLAN connection
103 Ethertwist connection
D2355A DTC manager application software for an HP OpenView Windows (PC)
workstation
D1824D opt. 201 Update of an existing HP OpenView Windows Workstation
with the latest revision of software and DTC manager application
o The HP OpenView Windows workstation (HP 32054D) is an especially
configured HP Vectra, with PC software already installed. It includes
2Mb of additional memory, HP ThinkJet printer, and MS-DOS, MS-Windows,
HP ARPA, and Network Services/DOS, HP OpenView Windows, HP AdvanceLink
for Windows.
From HP Networking Communications Specification Guide, 5091-3821E, 9205,
addendum 0293
Associated files: DTCMGMT.gal, DTCMGMT.plt, dtcmgmt.doc
The DTC Management Products, Technical Data