IP Auto Discovery of the Cisco Chassis

Cisco Systems 12000, 10720 manual IP Auto Discovery of the Cisco Chassis

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Deployment

Note This deployment procedure can be applied to the deployment of any of the generic objects although all of the steps may not apply to the particular generic object that you are deploying.

Auto discovery is the application that discovers existing Cisco 12000/10720 Routers, saving time and effort.

The auto discovery window can be opened from the Viewer or Discovery icon in the Launchpad. For further information, refer to the Cisco Element Management Framework User Guide.

The Auto discovery application has three mechanisms for discovering chassis:

•IP—ICMP pings are used to find chassis in a given IP address range. This finds which IP devices exist, but does not discover what kind of device they are.

•SNMP—SNMP get requests are used to find chassis in a given IP address range. Several SNMP community strings can be used so that equipment with different community strings can be discovered in the same discovery session. The SNMP information returned by devices is used to work out what kind of device has been found.

•IP and SNMP—ICMP pings are used to find chassis and then SNMP requests are used to interrogate the chassis to find out what kind of chassis they are. This is the default mechanism.

Auto discovery can discover chassis on more than one subnetwork using multi-hop discovery. It can be scheduled to run at preset times (the Cisco Element Management Framework User Guide details how to set the schedules).

After the chassis is detected, an object representing the chassis is created and placed under the site from which auto discovery was launched. A map of the chassis is also created, as shown in Figure 3-21 on page 3-26.

Note If you wish to auto-discover a chassis that can be managed by Cisco 12000/10720 Router Manager, then the Physical Path option must be enabled and an appropriate Physical Path (terminated with a Site) must be selected. Provided this is done, the auto discovery application will create a chassis below the selected Physical Path for each discovered chassis.

Cisco 12000/10700 v3.1.1 Router Manager User Guide

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12000, 10720 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the networking industry, providing robust solutions designed to meet diverse networking needs. Two notable products in their router lineup are the Cisco 10720 and the Cisco 12000 series. Both of these routers are designed for high-performance environments, catering to service providers and large enterprises.

The Cisco 10720 is a versatile edge router designed primarily for broadband and multiservice applications. A key characteristic of the 10720 is its ability to support various protocols, including IP, MPLS, and Ethernet, facilitating seamless integration into existing networks. It can handle multiple services concurrently, such as voice, video, and data, making it an ideal choice for service providers looking to offer bundled services to their customers.

One of the main features of the Cisco 10720 is its modular architecture, which allows for scalability and flexibility. Network operators can tailor the configurations to their specific requirements by adding or upgrading modules as needed. The 10720 also supports Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they require, ultimately enhancing user experience.

On the other hand, the Cisco 12000 series, including models like the 12006 and 12008, represents some of the highest-performing routers available. The 12000 series is known for its high capacity, reliability, and ability to operate in a multi-protocol environment. Designed for the core of networks, these routers can handle massive amounts of traffic, making them suitable for Internet backbone deployments and large enterprise networks.

A standout feature of the Cisco 12000 series is its support for multiple interfaces and protocols, including OC-3, OC-12, and Gigabit Ethernet. This flexibility in connectivity makes it adaptable to a variety of network environments. Additionally, the 12000 series employs Cisco’s innovative Distributed Cisco IOS architecture, which provides fault tolerance, consistency, and high availability.

Both the Cisco 10720 and 12000 series routers incorporate advanced security features, ensuring that data remains protected even amidst heavy traffic. With capabilities such as IPsec encryption and advanced filtering mechanisms, they are well-suited for secure and resilient network operations.

In conclusion, both the Cisco 10720 and the Cisco 12000 series routers exemplify cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence, catering to high-performance networking requirements. Their features and capabilities ensure that organizations can build reliable, scalable, and secure networks, capable of supporting emerging technologies and growing traffic demands.