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This section makes frequent use of data contained in the Technical Requirements. All relevant sections of the Technical Requirements Data collection should be completed or known before commencing with the steps in this section. |
There are two parts to the configuration, the first being the server(s) under management, and the second being the supporting configuration on the web portal.
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Once testing is successful, click Add.
Testing Alarm Receipt
In the 'Manage Equipment' page, right-click on the ACM you just added and select 'Generate Test Alarm':
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This test has ACM generate an SNMP trap and ensures VSM receives the same. |
Configure Site Mapping (Optional)
VSM uses the IP Network Region names in Reports and Alarms.
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After updating all site mappings click ‘Save’.
Serial Port Setting (Optional)
It is possible to receive data from ACM equipment using a serial connection between the equipment and the VSM Collector.
To enable this option in the VSM web portal check the "User Serial Port" checkbox.
This will bring up the Serial Port Configuration box.
Fill in the fields of the box using the information in the table below.
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| Comm Port | The communication port of the serial connection on the VSM Collector side. |
| Data Bits | The number of bits to send in each packet (7 or 8). |
| Stop Bits | The number of stop bits to send in the packet (max 2.) |
| Baud Rate | Frequency of bits sent along the serial connection. |
| Parity | Parity setting used for error detection. |
Serial connection settings in VSM must match the port settings listed for the serial connection by the OS.