RFC 3201 (rfc3201) - Page 1 of 23

Definitions of Managed Objects for Circuit to Interface Translation

Network Working Group                                     R. Steinberger
Request for Comments: 3201                             Paradyne Networks
Category: Standards Track                                    O. Nicklass
                                            RAD Data Communications Ltd.
                                                            January 2002


                     Definitions of Managed Objects
                  for Circuit to Interface Translation

Status of this Memo

   This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the
   Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
   improvements.  Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
   Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state
   and status of this protocol.  Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

   Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2002).  All Rights Reserved.

Abstract

   This memo defines an extension of the Management Information Base
   (MIB) for use with network management protocols in TCP/IP-based
   internets.  In particular, it defines objects for managing the
   insertion of interesting Circuit Interfaces into the ifTable.  This
   is important for circuits that must be used within other MIB modules
   which require an ifEntry.  It allows for integrated monitoring of
   circuits as well as routing to circuits using unaltered, pre-existing
   MIB modules.

Table of Contents

   1. The SNMP Management Framework ...............................    2
   2. Conventions .................................................    3
   3. Overview ....................................................    3
   3.1. Circuit Concepts ..........................................    4
   3.2. Theory of Operation .......................................    4
   3.2.1. Creation Process ........................................    4
   3.2.2. Destruction Process .....................................    5
   3.2.2.1. Manual Row Destruction ................................    5
   3.2.2.2. Automatic Row Destruction .............................    5
   3.2.3. Modification Process ....................................    5
   3.2.4. Persistence of Data .....................................    5
   4. Relation to Other MIB Modules ...............................    6
   4.1. Frame Relay DTE MIB .......................................    6



Steinberger & Nicklass      Standards Track