iConverter
iConverter® NMM
Network Management Module
The iConverter Network Management Module (NMM) is the heart of the iConverter management system. It supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 and Telnet protocols, and features a 32-bit, high performance RISC microprocessor executing a real-time operating system. SMNPv3 provides secure access to devices by a combination of authenticating and encrypting packets over the network.
The NMM manages all converters and chassis power supplies within its management domain (modules and chassis connected to the NMM), continuously collecting status and module information. It reports the collected status via the SNMP protocol to the network management applications.
The NMM features a serial port for initial configuration, a front-plane RJ-45 Ethernet port, a backplane Ethernet port and a pair of multi-chassis cascade ports.
The Ethernet backplane port is used to connect adjacent iConverter modules in the same chassis (in-band management), offering direct Ethernet backplane access to the NMM. External management (out-of-band) is accomplished via the front-plane Ethernet port, facilitating IP based element management using NetOutlook® or third-party SNMP management applications.
The NMM utilizes Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) services for carrier-grade network access with comprehensive provisioning and network monitoring. It features IP-based and IP-less management of iConverter equipment within the management domain.
The NMM supports IP-less management through the IEEE 802.3ah management channel and Omnitron’s Secure and encrypted management channel. With IP-less management, an NMM in a chassis at the network core can manage up to 18 iConverter Network Interface Devices (NIDs) at different edge locations with a single IP address. This capability simplifies IP address management, improves network security, and conserves the use of IP addresses.
When managing high-density configurations in a Central Office or network core, the NMM can cluster (daisy-chain) up to 19 chassis into a single IP address. In this configuration, NMM modules within each chassis are connected to each other over a high speed serial connection.
The iConverter NMM provides real-time management, trap notification and remote configuration of iConverter equipment within the same domain
Utilizes IEEE 802.3ah and Omnitron’s Secure IP-Less OAM management channels for managing remote chassis in the same domain
Up to nineteen chassis can be linked to form a domain and be managed by a single IP address
Managed via the Ethernet backplane, the front-plane RJ-45 Ethernet port, or the front-plane serial port
Supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 and Telnet protocols
Supports Dying Gasp power loss trap notification
SNMP management via Omnitron’s NetOutlook management software, or third-party SNMP management software
Password protected to prevent unauthorized access
LED displays for immediate visual status of each port
Hot-swappable in 19-Module, 5-Module, or 2-Module chassis
Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support
