The openFT subagent is used to:
obtain information about the status of asynchronous openFT server
start and stop the asynchronous openFT server
obtain information about system parameters
modify system parameters
create the new public key for encryption/authentication
output statistical data
to control the diagnosis
The MIB (Management Information Base) to openFT offers objects for the abovementioned management tasks. It is located in the file
openFT-installation-directory\snmp\openFTMIB.txt
The objects for starting and stopping, encrypting the public key, modifying the system parameters and controlling the diagnose require write access.
Starting and stopping openFT
MIB definition
Object name/object identifier | Access | Meaning |
ftStartandStop/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.1.1.0 | read-write | openFT protocol |
Input
Syntax | Integer | Meaning |
start | 1 | the asynchronous openFT server is started |
stop | 2 | the asynchronous openFT server is stopped |
Output
Syntax | Integer | Meaning |
on | 3 | the asynchronous openFT server is started |
off | 4 | the asynchronous openFT server is stopped |
Setting the values “start” or “stop” causes the openFT subagent to start or stop the asynchronous openFT server. Reading access supplies information about the current status of the FT system ("on" or "off").
System parameters
MIB definition
Object name/object identifier | Access | Meaning | Command |
ftSysparVersion/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.2.1.0 | read-only | Version | |
ftSysparTransportUnitSize/ | read-write | Transport Unit Size | -tu |
ftSysparMaxOSP/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.2.7.0 | read-write | Max OSP1 | -cl |
ftSysparMaxISP/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.2.8.0 | read-write | Max ISP1 | -cl |
ftSysparProcessorName/ | read-write | Processor Name | -p |
ftSysparStationName/ | read-write | Station Name | -l |
ftSysparCode/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.2.11.0 | read-write | Code Table | -ccs |
ftSysparMaxInboundReqs/ | read-write | Max Inbound | -rql |
ftSysparMaxLifeTime/ | read-write | Max Life Time | -rqt |
The explanation of the possible values in the description of the ftmodo command.
Statistical information
MIB definition
Object name/object identifier | Access | Meaning |
ftStatSuspend/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.1.0 | read-only | Requests in status SUSPEND |
ftStatLocked/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.2.0 | read-only | Requests in status LOCKED |
ftStatWait/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.3.0 | read-only | Requests in status WAIT |
ftStatActive/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.4.0 | read-only | Requests in status ACTIVE |
ftStatCancelled/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.5.0 | read-only | Requests in status CANCELLED |
ftStatFinished/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.6.0 | read-only | Requests in status FINISHED |
ftStatHold/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.7.0 | read-only | Requests in status HOLD |
ftStatLocalReqs/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.8.0 | read-only | local requests |
ftStatRemoteReqs/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.4.9.0 | read-only | remote requests |
The individual states have the following meanings:
SUSPEND
The request was interrupted.
LOCKED
The request is temporarily excluded from processing.
This state may occur both for openFT and for FTAM partners.
With openFT partners, e.g. when a resource bottleneck is encountered or when
external data media must be made available.
With FTAM partners, when one of the partners proposes a waiting period until the
next start or recovery attempt via the FTAM protocol, and this period exceeds the
delay normally permitted.
WAIT
The request is waiting.
ACTIVE
The request is currently being processed.
CANCELLED
The request was cancelled in the local system. However, the remote system is aware of its existence, e.g. because it was previously active. Therefore, the request cannot be removed from the request queue until a connection to the partner has been re-established.
FINISHED
This status arises for requests involving FTAM partners when the request has been either completed or cancelled, but the user has not yet been informed of the fact
HOLD
The start time specified when the request was issued has not been reached
Control of diagnostics
MIB definition
Object name/object identifier | Access | Meaning |
ftDiagStatus/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.5.1.0 | read-write | Diagnosis Management |
Input
Syntax | Integer | Meaning |
off | 1 | Diagnosis management is deactivated |
on | 18 | Diagnosis management is activated |
If the values are set to "on" or "off", the openFT subagent causes diagnostics management (tracing) to be started or stopped respectively. Read access provides information on the current status of diagnostics management (activated or deactivated).
Public key for encryption
MIB definition
Object name/object identifier | Access | Meaning |
ftEncryptKey/1.3.6.1.4.1.231.2.18.3.1.0 | write-only | Public key |
Input
Syntax | Integer | Meaning |
create-new-key | 1 | A new public key is created. |
A detailed description on creating and managing public and private key can be found in section “Creating and administering local RSA key pairs”.