Cisco Systems 8500

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Cisco Catalyst 8500 Manager User Guide

Chapter1 Concepts

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 Cisco EMF 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 Cisco EMF capabilities to provide for complete, efficient network management.

Specifically, the C8500MGR supports the CiscoCatalyst 8500 routers, including the Cisco MSR 8540,

Cisco MSR 8510, and the Cisco LightStream 1010 (LS1010). C8500MGR supports various modules,

such as ATM, Gigabit and Fast Ethernet modules; and ATM, Ethernet, IP, and SONET interfaces.

Element management capabilities for these items are provided in windows and wizards, eliminating the

need for operators to have detailed Cisco IOS software and SNMP–based knowledge for individual

interface or system parameter commands.

The following features highlight the capabilities of the EM:

•Framework—Based on Cisco EMF 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

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Deployment—Supports manual deployment for generic objects, and pre–deployment of chassis

objects using templates which provide faster deployment with fewer errors

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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:

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Discovery—Allows for discovery of individual chassis and modules, or complete subchassis

discovery

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ATM Provisioning—Logical inventory reflects real time provisioning

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Restoration—Configuration backup functionality is available, enabling configuration

restoration as required

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Redundancy—Dual CPUs allow for fail–over backups and provide forced fail–over capabilities

when needed

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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 for modules, interfaces, and

connection, 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