ADC TrueNet Intelligent Patching - Manual (Page 3)

TrueNet ® Intelligent Patching
Software
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TrueNet
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Intelligent
Patching
The TrueNet Intelligent Patching Software forms
the user interface and is accessed by System
Administrators and Network Technicians via the
web. The system automatically provides complete
link information in a graphical format, providing
full end-to-end visibility, automatically updating
in real time as changes occur.
TrueNet Intelligent Patching drastically speeds
and simplifies daily network provisioning,
maintenance and security providing Network
Managers with full visibility and control of the
network and its assets.
Features
Automatic discovery of any IP device on the •
network
Accurate monitoring and logging of any •
connectivity based event across multiple sites
Highly customizable events and alarms with •
the ability to specify who receives alerts for
different events
Includes a work order tool for scheduling •
moves, adds and changes using a streamlined
process
Immediate identification of physical layer •
related failures results in reduced downtime
and repair times
Identifies unused network assets ensuring •
100% utilization
Continual monitoring for illegal connections, •
disconnections or tampering for increased
network security
Remote maintenance and troubleshooting •
saves time and costs
Powerful reporting tools give asset tracking •
and event log monitoring information for
legislation such as Sarbanes Oxley, ISO/EN
20000 etc.
Optional modules available to integrate •
Intelligent Patching into other applications
(OpenView, Tivoli etc.)
Optional CAD module generates full 2D •
architectural views of the geographical
location of each asset in the entire network
System Requirements
TrueNet Intelligent Patching software must be
installed on a machine that serves as a dedicated
server. The following are the minimum hardware
and software requirements for the Intelligent
Patching Server and Client PCs:
sERvER REqUIREMENts
MINIMUM HARDWARE:
Pentium Processor running at least 800 MHz+
1000MB+ RAM
20 GB Hard disk space
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE:
Dual Pentium 4 Processor running at 2600 MHz+
1024MB RAM (or more)
40GB+ Hard disk space
sOftWARE:
Windows 2000 family (Windows 2003 Server Family
recommended)
(Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 recommended)
Microsoft SQL 2000 (Standard/Enterprise edition
recommended)
IIS 5 (or higher)
MSMQ – Microsoft Message Queuing System
CLIENt MINIMUM REqUIREMENts – sOftWARE:
Any Microsoft based system (Win 95, 98, ME, NT,
2000, XP etc.)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Service Pack 1
(with signed ActiveX and cookie support)