PASOLINK Network Management System for UNIX

The PASOLINK Network Management System (PNMS) is designed to bring comprehensive, easy-touse and cost-effective management to the integrated microwave network environment. A userfriendly graphical interface together with a set of integrated tools enable the network operators to + remotely monitor and control the status and configuration of the entire PASOLINK and PASOLINK network. This UNIX based system also provides monitoring of the live microwave link performance, easy viewing of various radio parameters, and advanced alarm management.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Multi-layer Display
Starting at the root level, by clicking on the selected item (icon), the tree-structured displays can be viewed in a subsequent manner. This feature enables the network administrator to quickly view the network from a system-level perspective.

Standard Platform
For ease of operation and maintainability, the UNIX operating system is employed as the platform for the central management software (PNMS) and Windows 2000/NT/98/95 operating system is the platform for the software at the NE site (PNMT).

Link Oriented Visualization

The microwave radio links are clearly visualized on the display. Combining equipment status with key parameter settings and performance data for both sides of a microwave link in a single window allows easy troubleshooting and efficient maintenance work.

SNMP Interface (Optional)

An optional SNMP Interface is provided to make + the PASOLINK and PASOLINK radio equipment an integral part of the higher level network management system.

Standard Performance Parameters

The link performance is measured and can be monitored equivalent to the ITU-T G.826 recommendation.

Remote Access
Whether at the central or a remote site, access to any network element (NE) in the network is seamlessly connected through one of the service channels.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The PASOLINK Network Management System comprises three elements, a high performance computer with peripheral equipment, a software package called PASOLINK Network management system (PNMS) and PASOLINK Management Card (PM CARD, only for PASOLINK) to be equipped in the PASOLINK equipment. The PNMS is located at a central or a regional operation center and enables network operators to + monitor and control the PASOLINK / PASOLINK network and its elements remotely. Alternatively, a laptop computer with simplified software package, called PASOLINK Network Management Terminal (PNMT) is available for maintenance purpose. A PASOLINK/PASOLINK NE at the central site interfaces with the PNMS through one of the following interfaces. - PASOLINK : RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (through Router) + - PASOLINK :10BASE-T(LAN) or V.11 19.2kbps, Async (through Router) Communication to the Remote PASOLINK/ PASOLINK is established through one of the digital service channels in the network.
Digital Service C hannel, 9.6kbps, Async

ODU

PM CARD
IDU

RS-232C, 19.2/9.6kbps,Async

RS-232C, 19.2/9.6kbps,Async

RS-232C

19.2/9.6kbps,Async

Router

LAN

PNM T

PNM S

LAN Interface (through Router)

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF NMS FOR PASOLINK

Digital Service Channel, 64kbps, Sync

ODU

Digital Service Channel, 64kbps, Sync

ODU

IDU IDU

V.11 19.2kbps, Async Existing Network (Dedicated line) PNMS PNMT Router

RS-232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async LAN 10BASE-T LAN

RS-232C

19.2/9.6kbps,Async

LAN

PNMT

LAN
1

PNMS

LAN Interface through Router

LAN Interface
+

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF NMS FOR PASOLINK

KEY COMPONENTS
PNMS
Sun Workstation with its peripheral equipment and UNIX operating system is used to support PNMS software. It provides a central access point to monitor and control the entire network remotely. The PNMS software provides map viewing of the entire network as well as its individual subnetworks. The PNMS provides means to edit, upload, and download the configuration files to each of the + PASOLINK / PASOLINK network elements. Multi-level access privileges are implemented to ensure the security of the system. PNMT A mobile terminal such as of a laptop PC running Windows 2000/NT/98/95 Operating system containing a simplified version of the PASOLINK Network Management software called PNMT, is provided for maintenance purpose. This configuration can monitor and control a + single PASOLINK / PASOLINK link at a time. Any link through the network, connected via digital service channel, can be monitored and controlled remotely from the laptop.

(Reference only)

PM Card (only for PASOLINK)

The PASOLINK Management Card (PM CARD) is an optional plug-in module for NEC's PASOLINK Indoor equipment. The PM CARD handles the communication between the PASOLINK network elements and the Network Management system. It collects up to 300 event logging data and up to seven days of performance data. The PM CARD can either connect permanently or occasionally to the NMS. The PM CARD communicates with each other via one of the service channels. It serves as a single access point and enables the remote access to any PASOLINK in the network. (The PM Card function is incorporated in the + PASOLINK .) PM CARD for PASOLINK Reference only)

BASIC FUNCTIONS -PNMS Status Monitoring and Display

The PNMS monitors the status of the + PASOLINK / PASOLINK stations by way of polling mechanism. Detection of a status change or failure to report at one of the + PASOLINK/PASOLINK stations will result in a color change on the display and if appropriate, in an audible alarm. The multi-level windowing structure corresponding to different map levels provides easy guidance to pinpoint to the PASOLINK / + PASOLINK station of the concern and subsequently to its components. For ease of operation and quick reference, the PNMS automatically displays the status of the + opposite PASOLINK / PASOLINK station with its key link parameters. As shown in the figure to the right, key + components of PASOLINK / PASOLINK such as the outdoor unit (ODU), indoor unit (IDU) and the PASOLINK Management Card (PM CARD, only for PASOLINK) are distinguished. The detailed information for each of these components can be found in the subsequent windows.

Network Map window (reference only)

Remote Control
The PNMS software provides remote control of various link related parameters such as transmit power and frequency allocation.

Auxiliary Input/Output

Six photo-coupler input ports and four relay output ports are available in the PASOLINK / + PASOLINK equipment to allow monitoring and controlling of the miscellaneous equipment at site. PASOLINK Link Summary window (reference only) The types of alarm and control for these ports can be defined freely by the operator.

BASIC FUNCTIONS -PNMS Event Logging

Events occurring in the operation of the network and the management system are stored automatically and displayed in the event logging window. The following events are logged: - Status change - Alarm occurrence - Alarm recovery - Control initiation - Parameter change

Event Log window (reference only)

The events to be logged can be filtered in accordance with some specified events and a specified period. Filtering options include + PASOLINK / PASOLINK equipment, status, and items.

Filter selection window (reference only)

Alarm Management
Two alarm logging windows are provided. One is a list of all active alarms in the network and the other, a list of recent alarm occurrence and recovery. The alarms to be logged can be filtered in accordance with some specified events and a specified period. Filtering options include + PASOLINK / PASOLINK equipment, status, and items.

Alarm History window (reference only)

BASIC FUNCTIONS -PNMS Performance Monitoring

The PNMS is able to retrieve the performance + data of all listed PASOLINK / PASOLINK stations and their associated microwave link equivalent to ITU-T G.826 recommendation. For that purpose, the following performance parameters are measured: (For PASOLINK) - Errored Second Ratio (ESR) - Severely Errored Second Ratio (SESR) - Unavailable Seconds Ratio (UASR) - Background Block Error Ratio (BBER) (For PASOLINK ) - Errored Second(ES) - Severely Errored Second (SES) - Unavailable Seconds (UAS) - Background Block Error (BBE) - Out of Frame Seconds (OFS) Thresholds can be defined in each parameter to signal an alarm when a performance objective has failed. The performance monitoring display is available in either a chart or a graph format for a selected period of time. Performance Monitor graph (reference only)
+

Security
PASOLINK Network Management System employs high security measure to protect the network and network management system from unauthorized access. Ten levels of user privileges are defined. The highest level is the administrator level which assigns the full access to the network and network management system and has the ability to create and assign privileges to other users. Privileges differ in the extent of access to a + certain PASOLINK / PASOLINK groups and stations and in the extent of right of control and configuration initiation. Privilege settings include: + - Monitor of individual PASOLINK/ PASOLINK - Network editing

Security setting window (reference only)

FUNCTIONS - PNMT Status Monitor and Control

The PNMT software can be connected to any + PASOLINK / PASOLINK from any location in the network. PNMT monitors and controls the selected + PASOLINK / PASOLINK network element together with its opposite side of the link in a similar fashion as that in the PNMS.

Remote Control
Main display for PASOLINK site (reference only)
+

The PNMT provides remote control of various link related parameters such as transmit power and frequency allocation.

Auxiliary Input/Output

Six photo-coupler input ports and four relay output ports are available at each of PASOLINK + / PASOLINK equipment to allow monitoring and controlling of miscellaneous equipment at site. The types of alarm and control for these ports can be defined freely by the operator.

Event Logging
Events stored in the PM CARD can be uploaded, and saved in the PNMT. The logged events are the same as those in the PNMS. Event log window (reference only)

Performance Monitoring
The PNMT displays the performance data stored in the NEs at both ends of the selected + PASOLINK / PASOLINK link. The performance parameters are the same as those in the PNMS. Thresholds can be defined in each parameter to signal an alarm when a performance objective has failed.

Performance Monitor table(reference only)

Security
Users are registered by means of log-in name and password.

NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS
The PNMS supports various network configurations, from a simple trunk-line network structure to complex multi-branch networks. A PNMS can control and monitor up to 10,000 NEs depending on the type of PNMS.There are 2 types of PNMS (for up to 1,000NEs and 10,000NEs) available for difference of processor performance. In addition Central/Regional NMS configuration is also available. Examples of the PNMS network configuration are shown as follow.

Example of a PNMS Network (1)

The figure shows a simple trunk line network, monitored and controlled by the PNMS.
LAN
PNMS

(For PASOLINK) PPP, RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (For PASOLINK+) PPP, V.11 19.2kbps,Async or 10BASE-T(LAN)

Remote Site-B

4 Central Site 2 3

Remote Site-C Digital Service Channel Remote Site-A 9.6bps Async for PASOLINK 64kbps Sync for PASOLINK+

Remote Site-D

2 R

: PASOLINK or PASOLINK + : ROUTER

Example of a PNMS Network (2)

PNMS

LAN

The figure shows a trunk network with multi subbranches network, monitored and controlled by the PNMS.

(For PASOLINK) PPP, RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (For PASOLINK+) PPP, V.11 19.2kbps,Async or 10BASE-T(LAN)

Digital Service Channel 9.6bps Async for PASOLINK + 64kbps Sync for PASOLINK Remote Site-B

Central Site

4
Remote Site-E Remote Site-C

Remote Site-A Remote Site-G

7 10 9 2 8

13

12

11
Remote Site-D

Remote Site-F

14 R 2
: ROUTER : PASOLINK/PASOLINK+

Multi-drop line RS485 9.6kbps Async(PASOLINK) 19.2kbps Async(PASOLINK+)

Example of a PNMS Network (3)

The figure shows a multi-cluster network, monitored and controlled by the PNMS. For connection between the clusters of PASOLINK network, other microwave radio equipment or modems can be used. In such cases, 19.2 kbps/9.6 kbps (RS232C or RS485 interface) for PASOLINK, or 19.2kbps (RS485 interface) for + PASOLINK are required for dedicated leased line or Digital Service Channel.
PNMS

LAN

(For PASOLINK) PPP, RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (For PASOLINK+) PPP, V.11 19.2kbps,Async

Digital Service Channel 9.6bps Async for PASOLINK Remote Cluster-A + 64kbps Sync for PASOLINK

R
Central Site

1 M

Remote Cluster-C

M
Multi-drop line RS485 9.6kbps Async(PASOLINK) 19.2kbps Async(PASOLINK+)

8 M

10

11
Remote Cluster-B

M
R : ROUTER 2 : PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ M : MODEM / Microwave Radio Equipment M M : Dedicated leased line / Digital Service Channel

12

13

 Example of a PNMS Network (4)

The figure shows a ring configuration network, monitored and controlled by the PNMS. This configuration is available only for the + PASOLINK .

PPP, V.11 19.2kbps,Async or 10BASE-T(LAN)

PNMS LAN

R
2 1

Central Site
Other Ring
14 13 15 16

3 4 Digital Service Channel 64kbps Sync 5 6

12 11

RS485 19.2kbps Async

R : ROUTER
7 8 9 10

2 : PASOLINK+

Example of a PNMS Network (5)

The figure shows a multi-cluster network, monitored and controlled by PNMS through LAN interface (IP network).
LAN

Remote Cluster-A

R
PNMS

RS-232C 4 5

R
Central Site

Remote Cluster-B

8 11

10

IP NETWORK
(For PASOLINK) PPP, RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (For PASOLINK +) 10BASE-T(LAN)

Digital Service Channel 9.6bps Async for PASOLINK 64kbps Sync for PASOLINK+

12

Remote Cluster-C

R 2 : PASOLINK/PASOLINK + R : ROUTER

13

14 15

RS-232C 16

Example of a PNMS Network (6)

The figure shows a multi-domain network, monitored and controlled by the Central/Regional PNMS through LAN interface (IP network).
Site-A MAX 1000 NEs

Central PNMS

Network Center
R R
Site-D MAX 1000 NEs

R R

R
Regional PNMS

Regional PNMS Site-B MAX 1000 NEs Site-E

Customer IP Network R R
Regional PNMS Site-C

MAX 1000 NEs

R
Regional PNMS

MAX 1000 NEs

Site-F

R R R

MAX 1000 NEs

Regional PNMS

Regional PNMS

UPPER MANAGEMENT INTERFACE (OPTIONAL)

In order to make NEC's PASOLINK / PASOLINK equipment an integral part of an upper management system, an optional SNMP interface is provided with the PNMS. The interface is based on SNMPv1 and resides on the same WS as the PNMS. The detailed control and data gathering are performed by the PNMS. The summarized alarm traps (Summary SNMP trap such as Group of NE summary trap or NE summary trap) are notified to upper management system through this interface. The optional X-terminal can be connected to the PNMS through LAN interface using X-protocol. The network operator can use an X-terminal to perform almost all the functions of the PNMS. In case of upper management system receives summary traps from PNMS, the operator need to access PNMS window on X-terminal for the detail. In addition, as each PASOLINK / PASOLINK also has SNMP interface in itself, each PASOLINK/ + PASOLINK is directly accessible from upper management system if required. The interface to the upper management is UDP/IP with Ethernet interface. Even though the LAN interface is pre-configured by the work station, 10BASE-x are assumed.
+ +

Customers NMS X-Terminal (SNMP Manager) (Option)

PNMS (SNMP Agent)

LAN
X-protocol

SNMP TRAPS (Summary)

ROUTER

(For PASOLINK) PPP, RS232C 19.2/9.6kbps, Async (For PASOLINK+) PPP, V.11 19.2kbps,Async or 10BASE-T(LAN)

PASOLINK/PASOLINK+ NETWORK

SNMP CONNECTION

HARDWARE AND OS REQUIREMENTS

PNMS
(1) For up to 10,000 NEs Sun Workstation Sun Ultra 60/80 Model 1450 CPU : 450 MHz UltraSPARC-IIs 1024 MB of Memory or more 18.2 GB Internal Hard Disk or more CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive 1.44 MB 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Port Wide SCSI Interface PGX32 Graphics 19-inch Color Monitor or more 4 mm DAT (DDS-2 or 3) Drive Laser Printer OS: Solaris 7 11/99 (English Version) (2) For up to 1,000 Nes Sun Workstation Sun Ultra 10 Model 440 CPU : 440 MHz UltraSPARC-IIi 1024 MB of Memory or more 9.1GB Internal Hard Disk or more CD-ROM Drive 1.44MB 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Port PGX32 Graphics 19-inch Color Monitor or more Wide SCSI Interface (Option) 4 mm DAT (DDS-2 or 3) Drive (Option) S: Solaris 7 11/99 (English Version) PNMT (1) Laptop PC with TFT Display (IBM PC or compatible) CPU : RAM: HDD: FDD: CD-ROM: AUDIO: Pentium-II 366 MHz or higher clock 128 MB or more 2 GB or more 1.44 MB 3.5-inch x 1 8x-speed or higher Integrated Sound Card Emulation and Speaker Windows 95 (English Version) or Windows 98 (English Version) or Windows NT Workstation Ver. 4.0 (English Version) or Windows 2000 (English Version)

OS:

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