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This section provides general information about the Cisco 6700 series EMS 1.4 user guide and includes the following sections:
This document, the EMS 1.4 User Guide, is to help you configure your Cisco 6700 series network element (NE) using the element management system (EMS) software. This version of the EMS user guide adds the procedures necessary to provision the Cisco IAD1101 integrated access device.
This guide is intended primarily for the following audiences:
This document describes software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting instructions, which are included in the following chapters
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Chapter 1 | Provides a functional overview of EMS, including basic navigation and interface tips. | |
Chapter 2 | Describes the EMS installation process for Windows NT, Windows 95, and UNIX workstations. | |
Chapter 3 | Describes the EMS launch process for Windows NT, Windows 95/97, and UNIX workstations. | |
Chapter 4 | Provides a series of procedures for the initial configuration of an NE. | |
Chapter 5 | Provides network provisioning procedures, including creation of nodes. | |
Chapter 6 | Provides provisioning procedures for an individual NE. | |
Chapter 7 | Provides card and line provisioning procedures for all Cisco 6700 series cards. | |
Chapter 8 | Lists procedures for creating links between two nodes in the network. | |
Chapter 9 | Lists procedures for creating internal or inter-node cross connects on the NE. | |
Chapter 10 | Lists procedures for provisioning interface groups and call reference values (CRV) for GR-303 and TR-008 operation. | |
Chapter 11 | Lists procedures for provisioning IP routing and IP routing services on the NE. | |
Chapter 12 | Lists procedures for provisioning Frame Relay on the NE. | |
Chapter 13 | Lists procedures for provisioning ATM virtual circuits, virtual circuits, and cross connects on the NE. | |
Chapter 14 | Describes software upgrades and database backup/restore procedures. | |
Chapter 15 | Describes management utilities such as the EMS activity scheduler. | |
Chapter 16 | Provides instructions for gathering information about the NE, including alarms, events, and node logs. | |
Chapter 17 | Describes the EMS alarm server. |
The EMS user guide uses the following conventions:
| Convention | Description |
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boldface | Boldface is used to call out EMS text, such as menu items, clickable text buttons, and data entry fields. |
> | A greater-than sign is used to show multiple levels of menu selections. For example, File > Exit indicates that you should click File in the menu bar, then click Exit in the pull-down menu. |
The following conventions are used to attract reader attention:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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TimeSaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
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Tips Means the following information might help you solve a problem. |
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