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Cisco 10000 Series Manager User Guide
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Chapter1 Concepts
EM Software Features
EM Software Features
Installed with Cisco EMF, the EM allows for precise management of the device(s) it supports through
custom GUI windows and modeling behavior. Invoked from the CiscoEMF Map Viewer application, the
EM provides Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS) windows on
chassis, module, interface, and connection levels as applicable. These windows provide the features
which compliment the CiscoEMF capabilities to provide for complete, efficient network management.
Specifically, the Cisco 10000 Series Manager supports the Cisco 10005 ESR and Cisco 10008 ESR
chassis, as well as various modules which can accommodate ethernet, ATM, POS, SONET, and E3/DS3
interfaces. Element management capabilities for these items are provided in windows and wizards,
eliminating the need for operators to have detailed CiscoIOS software and SNMP–based knowledge for
individual interface or system parameter commands.
The following features highlight the capabilities of the EM:
Framework—Based on CiscoEMF 3.2, which includes FCAPS management tools
IOS Versions—See the corresponding release note document for specific versions supported
Deployment and Discovery—Allows for manual or automatic deployment and discovery
Deployment—Supports manual deployment for generic objects, and pre–deployment of chassis
objects using templates which provide faster deployment with fewer errors
Auto Discovery—Discovers chassis and all submodules automatically within a given IP range,
providing real–time information regarding the contents of the network
Synchronization—Synchronizes the physical inventory model with managed NEs, providing
accurate, real–time information on what is deployed in the network
Fault management—Provides status information, as well as fault detection, troubleshooting, and
repair tools
Configuration—Provides base configuration for managed objects within the device, as well as:
Discovery—Allows for discovery of individual chassis and modules, or complete subchassis
discovery
Preprovisioning—Enables configuration of predeployed modules not yet present in the chassis
on the device via IOS commands and within the EM through window–based features
Restoration—Configuration backup functionality is available, enabling configuration
restoration as required
Redundancy—Dual CPUs allow for fail–over backups and provide forced fail–over capabilities
when needed
Profiles—Allows you to apply established configuration parameters to a bulk number of objects
Accounting—Provides real–time inventory information
Performance—Supplies real–time performance–related statistics as well as capabilities to log
historical performance data for analysis
Security—Provides capabilities to manage system security at the EM or device level
Alarm Notification—Provides support of multiple traps, producing alarm notification per the
criteria established