Chapter 3 Getting Started

Starting Cisco EMF and Cisco 12000/10720 Router Manager

Notification Profiles

An important aspect of a monitoring system which captures and reacts to events on the network is when and how a network operator is informed of these events. The Event Manager uses notifications for this. For example, when the temperature of a line card rises 10 degrees above normal an e-mail might be sent to the network operator warning of a potential problem and a minor event might be generated if the temperature does not fall to within ten degrees of normal within twenty minutes.

Notification profiles are collections of notifications. Each notification profile has a name and description and can be accessed by all Event Manager users. Each includes a list of notifications, and is run following a trigger, which could be an event entering an event group, or a threshold breach in a thresholding regime. For example, when the first event is received by an event group a notification profile may be triggered which causes a sound to occur which alerts the operator. As well as audible alerts, a notification could be set up to display on screen, or to trigger an external notification such as an e-mail.

Refer to the Cisco Element Management Framework User Guide Release 3.2 for further details on the Notification Profiles application.

Thresholding Regimes

A Thresholding Regime is a set of threshold conditions for specified object attributes which, when breached, causes one or more notification profiles to be run. The Thresholding Regime defines which attributes should be polled and on what period, and defines the thresholding conditions. The Thresholding Regime specifies object groups which contain the objects whose attributes will be polled.

Refer to the Cisco Element Management Framework User Guide Release 3.2 for further details on the Thresholding Regimes application.

Event Groups

Event Groups allows you to organize network elements into event groups, and also view the status of these groups as scoreboards. Users can create, delete and modify event groups and scoreboards. Event groups are available to all users.

Event groups can be any combination of objects derived from the managed object class. These groups are set up using queries which can be configured to match your requirements. For example, you could choose to monitor a particular device, specify a time period, and choose to look at events which are warnings or critical. You define a query so that the event group only includes the events which meet the criteria you define. As soon as the group is created it starts monitoring against the criteria specified in the event query setup. Event groups created in the Event Groups application are persistent, they are not cleared when the application is closed.

The Event Groups application also enables you to view the events associated with an event group in a scoreboard format. This displays the overall status of the event group as a pie chart, with the associated severity color coding. A scoreboard also shows the total number of events which have entered the event group and the highest severity of the events in the group. An icon is displayed when a running notification has been set up for the event group.

Event Groups is opened from the Launchpad.

Refer to the Cisco Element Management Framework User Guide Release 3.2 for further details on the Event Groups application.

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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.
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