Network Instruments

RMON Probes

The RMON Display shows a convenient quick snapshot of current LAN conditions.

Network Instruments’ Probes can be installed as an Advanced Probe or an RMON Probe
All Network Instruments Probes are RMON-ready. Simply choose RMON at the time of installation for complete RMON compliance. Monitor the RMON Probe with your own console or purchase our most comprehensive network management solution – Observer Suite.

• Full compliance with RMON1, RMON2 and HCRMON
• Complete, industry-standard, software-based Probes for Windows 2000/XP/2003
• Software based, non-dedicated data collection
• Compatible with Network Instruments’ optimized ErrorTrak™ NDIS drivers, which display true errors-by-station

• Supports Ethernet (10/100/1000), Token Ring (4/16/100)
• Runs on a standard, non-dedicated Windows 2000/XP/2003 PC and requires no additional hardware
• Optimize packet capture, performance and receive additional error information by purchasing additional Ethernet NICs and ErrorTrak™ drivers available from Network Instruments.
• Must be installed on at least one remote system for each remote network, segment or switch to be monitored
• Run the RMON Probe as a service for full-time data collection

Full compliance with RMON1, RMON2, HCRMON
Network Instruments’ RMON Probes provide full support for all 21 RMON and HCRMON groups by adhering to the following RFC Standards:

RMON Probes are compatible with any RMON Management console or collection facility:

• Observer Suite
• OpenView
• Concord®
• NetScout®
• Micromuse™