Transition Networks Announces Focal Point 3.0 SNMP Management Software
May 10, 2011 - Transition Networks Inc., the fiber access technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM: JCS), today announced the release of Focal Point 3.0. This management software is a comprehensive networking management platform that allows users to monitor, configure and control Transition Networks equipment from a single interface. Focal Point 3.0 also supports the latest ION Platform from Transition Networks along with the popular Point System Platform and adds trap- notification through a built in trap server that has the ability to send messages and report error events from any device.
“Customers looking for an easy way to configure and monitor advanced product features can do so with Focal Point 3.0.” said Patrick Schaber, Global Director of Marketing at Communication Systems Inc. “The simple interface of Focal Point 3.0 will help reduce the expense and learning curve associated with managing multiple software systems and can be used by both the ION and Point System Platforms.”
Product Features
Focal Point 3.0 is a JAVA-based SNMP graphical user interface (GUI) software that is available to customers free of charge. Focal Point 3.0 also utilizes a “tree” design and layout that customers are familiar with from similar software management applications. This design simplifies the commitment associated with learning a new software program and allows network administrators a method to quickly and effectively manage and monitor Transition Networks devices.
Focal Point 3.0 offers full SNMP read/write management capabilities via a user friendly GUI and allows users to configure Transition Networks devices in a simplified manner. With this release Point System modules and ION modules can now be fully managed through one software package. In addition, this release also adds the built in trap server and trap viewer functions. These new add-ins allow users an easy fault notification and detection to help simplify troubleshooting, while reducing operational expenses (OpEx).
Key features in Focal Point 3.0 are:
- ION and Point System support
- Fault management, configuration management and performance monitoring
- SNMP device discovery to automatically detect Transition Networks devices
- “Tree” view for all Transition Networks devices
- Chassis / Device view with real-time LED indicators
- Universal trap viewer for viewing & receiving traps
- Email notifications for traps and events
- Live-Chat with Transition Networks’ technical support
- Free upgrades and 24x7x365 technical support
Product Configuration
Transition Networks’ Focal Point 3.0 works with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows® NT, 2000, XP and Windows 7
- HP-UXTM 10.x or higher
- Sun SolarisTM 2.6 or higher
- Focal Point 3.0 requires JavaTM Runtime Engine (JRETM) version 1.5.0 or higher.
Product Availability
Focal Point 3.0 is available now for download at: http://www.transition.com. Gen-X IT is an authorised distributor for the full range of Transition Networks products, please call Graeme Sutton on +44 (0) 844 873 2144 for pricing and availability, or contact us using the form below and we will call you back.
About Transition Networks Products
Transition Networks’ conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field. All Transition Networks branded Network Interface Devices, switches, and SFPs/XFPs carry a lifetime warranty.
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