Ethernet Loop Monitoring With SNMP-Syslog Warning Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current monitoring systems fail to accurately detect minor abnormalities in devices due to loose preset conditions, leading to potential device shutdowns and missed warnings, and are limited by single communication protocols that may overlook critical issues.
Innovation Solution
An Ethernet protocol-based monitoring system utilizing both SNMP polling and Syslog data to actively and passively collect device status information, integrating multiple protocols to enhance detection accuracy and prevent missed warnings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single communication protocol is used for device monitoring, then the system complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision and reliability of abnormality detection deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication protocols (SNMP, Syslog, and other Ethernet protocols) into a unified monitoring system that collects device status data through different protocols simultaneously. This merging approach allows the system to leverage the strengths of each protocol while compensating for their individual weaknesses, thereby improving abnormality detection precision without requiring a complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system is designed to support multiple communication protocols through a universal architecture that can handle different data formats and transmission methods. This multi-functionality enables the system to adapt to various device types and communication standards, improving detection reliability while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized processing interfaces.
2Ease of operation
If loose preset conditions are used for warning determination, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of warning notification deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor device status through multiple protocols and compare actual readings against preset conditions. When abnormalities are detected through any protocol, the system provides feedback that triggers appropriate warning notifications. This feedback loop ensures that even with loose preset conditions, reliable warnings are generated based on comprehensive multi-protocol data analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system employs partial monitoring actions by allowing users to set loose preset conditions for specific parameters while maintaining comprehensive monitoring through multiple protocols. The system performs excessive data collection through multiple communication channels, then applies selective analysis based on preset conditions, ensuring reliable warning detection without requiring overly complex configuration.
3Device complexity
If passive monitoring manner is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the loss of information increases when devices are offline
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by actively querying device status through multiple protocols before devices go offline or experience failures. SNMP polling and other active monitoring mechanisms continuously check device health, storing status information in advance. This preliminary data collection ensures that even when devices become offline, the system already has recorded information about their operational state, preventing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system introduces intermediary mechanisms that facilitate information collection through multiple protocols, acting as mediators between devices and the monitoring platform. These intermediaries maintain communication channels and buffer status information, ensuring that device status data is captured and preserved even when direct device access is lost due to offline conditions.
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AI summary
An Ethernet protocol-based monitoring system monitors multiple devices in a loop network and includes a first status collection server, a second status collection server, a processor, and an output module. The first status collection server which generates at least one first warning notification includes a first collection module and a second collection module, which respectively obtain the device statuses of the devices in an active manner and a passive manner. The second status collection server receives the Syslog data of the plurality of devices based on a Syslog service, thereby generating at least one second warning notification. The processor sets a warning condition and compares the first warning notification, the second warning notification, and the warning condition to determine whether a warning event occurs. The output module provides the warning event for a user to view. The present invention integrates different communication protocols to achieve more complete monitoring.