The SAEAUT SNMP OPC Server bridges network management data (SNMP) and industrial automation environments (OPC). Choosing between the and Professional
editions depends entirely on your network size, configuration workflow, and advanced automation needs. Feature Comparison At A Glance Basic Edition Professional Edition Connected Device Limit Limited to 10–15 devices Connected Device Limit Unlimited devices Windows NT Service Mode No (Runs out-of-process only) Windows NT Service Mode Yes (Runs headless without user login) MIB Browser Integration Read-only / view existing MIB Browser Integration Full (Add new OIDs & items to config) Offline MIB Browsing Offline MIB Browsing Yes (Load MIB files without device connection) Data Manipulation (JScript) Data Manipulation (JScript) Yes (Write scripts to process acquired data) When to Choose the Basic Edition
The Basic version is designed for small-scale operations and testing scenarios.
Small Infrastructure: Perfect if you only need to monitor a maximum of 10 to 15 network nodes (like a few switches, UPS units, or local PLCs).
Static Configurations: Ideal if your hardware rarely changes, as the built-in MIB Browser does not allow you to dynamically import and expand your OID database structure.
Attended Environments: Best when the application is launched manually or alongside an active user session, as it cannot run silently in the background as a Windows system service. When to Choose the Professional Edition
The Professional version scales up to complex, industrial-grade monitoring setups.
Enterprise & Large Plants: Required if you manage a sprawling infrastructure with an unlimited quantity of SNMP-enabled hardware.
Advanced Data Processing: Essential if you need to use custom JScripts directly inside the server to filter, calculate, or format variables before passing them to SCADA clients.
Headless Operations: Mandatory for industrial servers because it runs as a Windows Service, meaning it automatically starts on boot and keeps collecting data even if no one is logged into the machine.
Frequent Reconfigurations: Features offline MIB browsing and effortless configuration updates, allowing engineering teams to map out tags using MIB files without having physical access to the live network. If you want to map out your infrastructure needs, tell me:
How many total network devices (switches, routers, UPS, etc.) do you need to monitor?
Do you require the monitoring software to run ⁄7 as a background service without an active Windows user login?
Do you need to apply custom mathematical or logical scripts to your data before sending it to your SCADA/HMI application? SAEAUT SNMP OPC Server – SAE – Automation
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