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Do you need a protocol mediation solution?

If your network monitoring looks like this, you should think seriously about 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 or TL1-based alarm monitoring.
• You have a significant installed base of non-SNMP/non-TL1 equipment that you need to monitor.
• You don't want to waste money replacing functional non-SNMP/non-TL1 equipment.
• You don't want to lose network visibility of your non-SNMP/non-TL1 equipment.

It's not smart - and in most cases, not financially possible - to try to move to a completely SNMP-based or TL1-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/TL1 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 or TL1 autonomous messages, so you can view all your equipment from your central SNMP or TL1 manager.

With guaranteed compatibility between your older equipment and your SNMP 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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