Spectrum's tools for grouping the network let you search by IP address, MAC address, model and serial numbers. You also can run ping, telnet and SSH, though all three are executed from the server, not the client.
How're We Doing?
Spectrum can show real-time performance from Cisco, Entersys and Riverstone routers. The performance screen displays CPU and memory utilization updated at every poll cycle. Poll frequency uses the default status poll of the server to update. You can't adjust the default for polling, but as a tool to help operators watch some problem devices, this capability is sufficient. It isn't going to replace performance trending, but it provides a solid performance overview of important devices.
If you're a Spectrum user, you'll appreciate the new interface and its ease of use. If you are considering a power network-management app like Spectrum, Aprisma has given you a new reason to look its way.
Bruce Boardman, executive editor of NETWORK COMPUTING, tests and writes about network management and systems. Write to him at [email protected].
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