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Organization: Comtech EF Data Corp.
Last Updated: 2004-02-12
Category: WAN
Description:
Manages Comtech EF Data satellite modem and VSAT equipment configuration and performance.
Imported Objects
From SNMPv2-SMI
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What Is ComtechEFData?
ComtechEFData is a vendor MIB for Comtech EF Data Corp's satellite modem and VSAT communications equipment, covering configuration and performance management for their product line. Its data generally spans device configuration (modem/link parameters), performance metrics (signal/link quality statistics), and status reporting for satellite communication hardware. Its monitoring emphasis includes hardware and link operational status, such as modem operating mode, alarm/fault conditions, and signal performance indicators critical to maintaining a satellite link, alongside software/firmware version identification typical of such vendor modules. No sample objects were provided in this batch, so locating the correct ComtechEFData OID for a given modem parameter typically requires consulting the vendor's MIB documentation or a MIB browser rather than relying on object names cited here. It is deployed in VSAT and satellite ground-station environments where Comtech EF Data modems provide the RF/IF and modem functions of a satellite link, often monitored alongside standard IF-MIB for the associated network interfaces.
IPNetwork Monitor allows you to monitor SNMP objects defined in ComtechEFData. Use the built-in SNMP Monitoring Browser to explore available variables, view their current values and descriptions, and select the objects you want to monitor. You can then create SNMP monitors, configure thresholds, and receive alerts when monitored values change.
Supported Devices
- Comtech EF Data SLM-5650C CyberLynx (2019) — software-defined satellite modem, ~90% smaller footprint than the SLM-5650A/B it succeeds
Monitoring Examples
No sample objects were supplied for this module, so specific object or table names cannot be honestly cited; typical use would involve polling modem link status, signal quality, and alarm objects to confirm satellite link health, but a concrete example requires object-level data not present here.
OIDs
| OID symbolic | OID numeric | Type | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comtechEFData | 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247 | Module for products of Comtech EF Data Corp. |
FAQ
What is the ComtechEFData MIB used for in a satellite ground-station monitoring setup?
It's a vendor MIB for Comtech EF Data's satellite modem and VSAT equipment, covering configuration and performance management. In a VSAT/satellite ground-station environment it's used to track modem operating mode, alarm/fault conditions, and signal/link-quality performance indicators critical to keeping a satellite link up, alongside firmware version identification -- typically monitored alongside the standard IF-MIB for the associated network interfaces.
How would I find the right OID for a Comtech modem alarm parameter?
Since no concrete object names are documented for this MIB in the available material, locating the correct ComtechEFData OID for a given modem parameter -- such as an alarm/fault condition or signal-quality metric -- typically requires consulting the vendor's MIB documentation or browsing the MIB directly in a MIB browser rather than relying on generic object names.
RFC description
Comtech EF Data communications equipment MIB; vendor-private objects for Comtech satellite, wireless, and RF modem management.
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