Network Management Software monitors 500 client devices.
Press Release Summary:
With Sinema Server v12, each Sinema Server station can display status of up to 100 other stations within network for total of 50,000 clients. Connected components are automatically identified via SNMP and Profinet devices via DCP. Continuously monitoring Ethernet and Profinet networks, software displays all physical port level connections as well as machine or application specific network configurations. Any malfunction within network is flagged for fault identification and removal.
Original Press Release:
Siemens Sinema Server V12 Software Makes Network Monitoring More Efficient
Monitors 500 components per station, up to 50,000 clients
Comprehensive diagnostics, monitoring and documentation of Ethernet and Profinet networks
Helps to identify problems quickly to reduce downtime
Sinema Server V12 network management software from Siemens Industry Sector has been upgraded to monitor up to 500 client devices, twice as many as previous versions. Each Sinema Server station can display the status of up to 100 other stations within the network for a total of 50,000 clients.
The user interface has also been enhanced for higher adjustability to customer requirements and the integration into HMI devices and Scada systems has been greatly improved.
Connected components are automatically identified via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Profinet devices via Device Control Protocol (DCP). Users can edit, load and save device profiles.
The software continuously monitors Ethernet and Profinet networks. All physical port level connections as well as machine or application specific network configurations are displayed. Any malfunction within the network is flagged for quick fault identification and removal.
A diagnostics function provides and documents name, device type, serial number and product specific status configuration and identification data. Alarm threshold values for a specific device may be defined as well.
Sinema Server V12 supports Windows XP, Windows 7 (32/64 bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2. Users are now free to choose from four display languages: English, German, French or Chinese.
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Siemens Industry Sector is the world’s leading supplier of innovative and environmentally friendly products, solutions and services for industrial customers. With end-to-end automation technology and industrial software, solid vertical-market expertise, and technology-based services, the sector enhances its customers’ productivity, efficiency and flexibility. With a global workforce of more than 100,000 employees, the Industry Sector comprises the Industry Automation, Drive Technologies and Customer Services Divisions as well as the Metals Technologies Business Unit. For more information, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/industry
