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Do You Need a Protocol Mediation Solution?

Protocol mediation is right for you if …

• You have implemented, are currently implementing, or are making plans to implement SNMP-based alarm monitoring.

• You have a significant installed base of non-SNMP/ equipment that you need to monitor.

• You don't want to waste money replacing functional non-SNMP equipment.

• You don't want to lose network visibility of your non-SNMP equipment.

It's not smart - and in most cases, not financially possible - to try to move to a completely SNMP-based -based monitoring network in one step.

The costs of equipment replacement are huge, and there's no guarantee that a purely SNMP solution will provide all the functionality you need.

Protocol mediation puts you in charge of your SNMP implementation, reducing your costs and enabling you to maintain a high level of network visibility.

The right protocol mediation solution will convert alarms from all your older equipment - no matter what protocol it uses - to SNMP traps , so you can view all your equipment from your central SNMP manager.

With guaranteed compatibility between your older equipment and your manager, you can replace your older equipment when you choose - or you can keep it in operation for its full working life.

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