Capabilities As WAN networks increase in complexity and carry ever more diverse traffic, being able to observe and analyse events is vital in maintaining control of this resource. MONITOR is the fully configurable PC based WAN PROTOCOL ANALYSER to Access, Decode and Analyse all major WAN and Interconnectivity protocols, and to provide Networking statistics. Protocols & Decodes Physical Link - layer 1 the physical interface :- V.24, RS.232-C, X.21, V.11, RS.422, RS.449, V.35 etc. ISDN Basic rate B1, B2 and D ISDN Primary rate D channel other interfaces on request with HDLC/SDLC, Synchronous, BiSynchronous or Asynchronous data. Data Link - layer 2 Carrier Protocol for end to end integrity :- HDLC raw hdlc networks, bridges & routers FRAME RELAY Frame Relay Q.922 DLCI LMI Local Management Interface ISDN Q.921 link layer 2 SAPI/TEI X.25 Frame level PPP Hdlc Point to Point protocol rfc1331 Compressed PPP LCP Link Control PPP Async Asynchronous PPP SLIP Serial Line IP rfc1055 SNA IBM System Network Architecture frames. Network Protocols - layer 3 Network access layer:- X.25 Level 3 Packet Level 2 + 3 Frame and Packet Extended Packet decode ISDN Q.931 network layer 3 SNA Information Frame QLLC SNA over X.25 IP Internet Protocol rfc791 Extended IP decode IPX Novell Netware type 8137 ETHERNET encapsulated Ethernet frames with or without MAC addresses TOKEN RING encapsulated Token Ring frames with MAC addresses Transport Protocols - layer 4 for reliable end to end transfer of data:- X.224 Level 4 OSI Transport Layer Level 3+4 Packet & Transport Extended TPDU TCP Transmission Control rfc793 Extended TCP decode Synchronous Analyse legacy protocols including :- BULL VIP ICL C02/3, UNISYS UTS20/30 (P1024C) & TD820/830 IBM Bi-Synchronous Analyse 3270/2780/3780/HASP, EBCDIC or ASCII, and transparent text mode IPARS (P1024B) Monitor IPARS 6 bit Sabre applications Asynchronous Fully selectable with baud rates from 50 to 115,200 bps Configuration Protocol Selection options allow any combination of carrier and higher layer protocols to be decoded. ie: TCP/IP over X.25 IPX over Frame Relay IP over PPP the Decode Offset allows access to embedded protocols Data Link Configuration Number of Data Bits Parity Code Structure Frame Slice Bit Order and Bit Sense Polarity NRZ/NRZI Sync, Out Sync Hex, Ascii & Symbolic displays Powerful Filters for Address and Protocols, Frame types, NUA etc., and Post Header filtering for focused analysis Counters show Top 10 users by number of Frames or Kilobytes for Address or Protocol Statistics show Line Utilisation for Top 10 Users by Address or Protocol Statistics CSV LOG files allow spreadsheet analysis of Line Usage by Address or by Protocol. Kilobyte CSV file gives a sorted list to ascertain the heaviest users Monitor's flexibility allows for the inclusion of Future protocol and customer requirements. Upgrades are offered to registered users, and are free to users under maintenance. Features MONITOR comes complete with a type II PCMCIA adaptor card, or 1/2 slot ISA card, intercept cable, user manual, & full years warranty, and is ready to provide a concise view of your data in REAL-TIME, from CAPTURE MEMORY and from RECORDED DISK files. MONITOR is an essential part of any network engineer's toolkit, for on site and off site network analysis. Easy access to Monitor's powerful functions with the intuitive Menu System. Non-technical operators can capture data in the field and transfer the standard DOS files to any PC for expert analysis. Once configured for a particular link, settings are saved for future 'Load and Go' operation. Load time switches let you 'Load and Spool data' to disk' in Monitor, Ascii, Sniffer or CSV format files. Load Time Switches allow command line and Batch file operation of Monitor. Use Switches for Unattended Probe mode to collect Protocol or LUCY statistics in CSV format log files for a specified period, returning to Dos for statistics interpretation. Monitor captures data to screen and disk for Real-TIme Analysis, and also in a more relaxed manner from CAPTURE MEMORY and from recorded DISK Files. Spool data to disk in MONITOR, ASCII and SnifferÔ format files for extensive off-line analysis. Specify File size or use ALL available disk space. STOP or EXIT when Disk is full, or WRAP to provide continuous recording capability. Truncate large disk files by spooling selected data from captured disk files. Analyse Ascii files with Word Processor, File utilities, etc. Export data in SnifferÔ format trace files for further analysis of encapsulated LAN protocols. Extensive OFF-LINE Analysis of Monitor files with variable Speed Replay, Random and Sequential File Access, Single Step Message display, selective Print, etc., combine to provide extensive off-line analysis of your Captured Data on any PC using the REVIEW software, which does not require the Adaptor Card. Ascii files can be examined with word processors and are easily incorporated into reports. Powerful programmable Triggers, Timers and Counters allow extensive On-Line and Off-Line Event Trapping, Counting, Exception Alarms, etc.. LUCY, Line Utilisation CapabilitY shows real-time Bandwidth Usage, with graphs and figures over 1 second, 10 seconds and 1 minute, with recent history graphs for the last 5 and 30 minutes. User selectable Thresholds can trigger Network Alarms for Excessive Link Utilisation and Link Inactivity. A modem-pager interface can alert you of network anomalies even when you are away from the network. Write Lucy statistics to CSV format Log files for off-line spreadsheet analysis of :- · Existing and Potential Bottlenecks · Bandwidth Use and Trends · Under and Over Utilised links · Spare Capacity and Redundant links and can help with · Profiling and Resource Allocation · Forecasting and Impact Analysis · Design, control and implementation of networking strategies Whilst Lan access is cost-free, national and global WAN links are charged by line rental, packet or kilobit use. LUCY can give you vital information to help you manage your Internetworking strategy, to avoid bottlenecks and to handle data bursts. The Background facility lets you use your PC for other tasks, while MONITOR is continuing to capture real time data. Optional Remote MONITOR works with pcANYWHERE to monitor any site from your desk via dial in modem, leased line, etc. The optional Integrated Switching Unit enables upto 256 data channels to be individually selected from the MONITOR keyboard. the PCMCIA adaptor provides notebook portabllity. Specifications MONITOR's technical specification puts it at the forefront of WAN Analysis tools. The range of interfaces, protocol decodes, display modes, program and hardware options make it suitable for all applications and for all levels of user. MONITOR is future-proof, the UK developed hardware/software offers flexibility to adapt to new technologies as they arise. DATA LINK EIA RS.232-C, CCITT V.24 optional X.21, V.11, RS.422 V.35, RS.449, RS.485, etc. ISDN Basic Rate B1,B2 and D access ISDN Primary Rate (D channel only) others on request DATA Full & Half Duplex CHANNELS HDLC / SDLC bit oriented NRZ / NRZI encoding Synchronous Asynchronous DATA RATES HDLC / Synchronous - up to 1mbs* High speed version - up to 2mbps* Async - 50 to 115,200 bps* Prestel 75/1200 bps *Dependent on PC specification DATA FORMAT 5,6,7,8 bit Data Odd, Even, No Parity 1, 1.5, 2 Stop bits PROTOCOLS X.25, Frame Relay, LMI, ISO TCP/IP, PPP, SLIP, IPX, SNA, QLLC, Encapsulated Ethernet/Token Ring, SYNC, BiSync, IPARS, ASYNC Q.921/Q.931with ISDN option DECODES: Standard decode - all protocols Extended - X.25, ISO, TCP/IP etc., FILTERS Frame / Packet / TPDU types NUA address tracking Logical Channel Group/Number Address (IP, DLCI, MAC etc) with wild cards Protocol Post header data suppression Frame slicing Sync suppress COUNTERS resolution to 99,999,999 Address / Protocol Frame / Packet / TPDU types STATISTICS Line Utilisation by Address or Protocol LUCY raw line utilisation optional output to CSV log files CODE STRUCTURE Hex, Ascii, Ebcdic Baudot, Ipars (Sabre) Ascii 8,7,6 and 5. TIME STAMP Message/Frame to 1/100 sec Optional millisecond ERROR Character Parity DETECTION Character Framing CRC Frame Check CAPTURE MEMORY Circular ram buffer with wrap DATA DISPLAY Hex, Character & Symbolic SCREEN DISPLAY User Colour Configuration Colour (mono options) Highlight, Blink, Alarm, etc. USER INTERFACE Menu, Window and Command Interfaces LOAD SWITCHES Program Configuration Load and Go Load and Write Monitor/Ascii FIle Timed Exit Hourly CSV File update DISK FILES Data saved as standard DOS files. Monitor, Ascii and SnifferÈ format User specified File size or All available disk space Stop, Exit or Wrap on Disk File Full CSV format files for statistics Kilobyte file for resource usage HARD COPY Standard Printer Support for Screen / Display - Snapshot Print Capture Memory - All / Selective Disk Files - All / Selective System / Status Screens SIMULATION (ISA Card only) DTE Output - Hex / Ascii Characters or Strings from Command Line or User Edited Disk Files Interactive Trigger Output TRIGGERS Event Trapping, Counting Exception Alarms, etc. REMOTE ACCESS Optional with pcANYWHEREõ via dial in modem etc. LINE SWITCH 16 way ISU Switch Unit concatenate upto 16 units = 256 lines BERT TEST Bert/Blert capabilities (ISA card only) Async - Errored Bits, Blocks, Seconds LINE UTILISATION Full LUCY Line Utilisation Capability Real-Time to 1 second Output to CSV format log files Threshold Alarms Link Idle Alarms HARDWARE 386/486/Pentium or compatible PLATFORM able to take 1/2 Slot ISA Card. or PCMCIA type II Adaptor slot. 576k Ram memory (minimum) FUTURE Logix's UK software/hardware is under constant review. WARRANTY 1 year Parts & Labour optional Maintenance Agreement. SPECIFICATION Specifications may change without notice. This brochure details MONITOR EXTENDED edition. Other versions have different facilities.