IMC Networks iMcV-LIM User Manual

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Managed Modules

To manage one or more iMcV-LIM(s), an SNMP agent must be present in the chassis.
To configure Managed Modules, install the module first, and then configure using the
management software.

Fiber type, serial number and date code are now loaded into the NVRAM during
manufacturing. This is viewed only via iView² software, within the modules details.

Requirements:

• SNMP Firmware version C2
• iView² 1.8.6 or higher

NOTE

For iMcV-LIM modules without Configuration Control, management software overrides any
hardware settings (e.g., jumper, switch, etc.); a module must be configured so that it will be
managed via the software.

iMcV-LIM and Configuration Control

The iMcV-LIM with SFP offers Configuration Control; a label on the front faceplate
identifies the unit as such. Configuration Control has been implemented to assist the
end user by retaining the latest configuration regardless of how that configuration was
implemented (via DIP Switch settings or SNMP).

Historically, SNMP would override DIP Switch settings. If changes are made via DIP
Switch settings, then hardware settings determine the configuration of the board. If
changes are made to the module via iView

, the SNMP settings determine the

configuration of the board.

Utilizing Configuration Control, the end user has three conditions under which the
configuration of the iMcV-Module may be impacted:
• Installing an iMcV-LIM into a chassis already loaded with iMcV-Modules or

replacing an iMcV-LIM
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The iMcV-Module will transfer its saved configurations. The iMcV-LIM will
not override the module’s configuration.

• Replacing the same type of iMcV-Module

If the DIP Switch settings are the same as the settings on the removed iMcV-
Module, the iMcV-LIM determines the configuration settings.

If the DIP Switch settings are different, then the configuration of the module
is determined by the DIP Switch settings. (The settings are forwarded to the
iMcV-LIM and the value is saved.)

• Installing a new model of iMcV-Module