The Cisco Catalyst 8500 router is a Layer 3-enhanced ATM switch that seamlessly integrates Layer 3 and ATM switching into a single chassis. Additionally, the Cisco Catalyst 8500 switch provides an integrated ATM and Gigabit Ethernet network solution.
The C8500MGR application supports three of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 routers:
C8500MGR works in conjunction with the Cisco Element Management Framework (Cisco EMF) to provide element management that enables service providers to plan, provision, and monitor network services on Cisco Catalyst 8500 routers.
Note For more information on the C8500MGR, refer to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Manager User Guide,
Release 1.0.
Cisco EMF Software Features
Cisco EMF provides a flexible framework which supports a variety of EM applications, making it possible to manage multiple device types within a given network on a single system. Common network management functionality provides for complete management of the logical and physical components of the network. Using a solid base, Cisco EMF provides vital core functionality which allows for optimal network management when combined with EMs. Features include the following:
Map Viewer—Displays the contents of the managed device(s) and serves as the primary entry point for the EM application, allowing for enhanced object monitoring status for all network elements within the managed network
Deployment templates—Provides object deployment prompts, increasing ease and consistency
Auto Discovery—Allows for the automatic discovery of devices entering the network based on IP and/or SNMP data
Event Browser—Notifies the system of events (e.g., alarms) which occur on the managed network and, in turn, notifies the network manager according to adjustable settings
Object Group Manager—Enables you to organize managed objects which relate to one another into groups
Performance manager—Presents performance statistics for monitored objects in a variety of formats according to the criteria selected
User Access Control—Administration tool allowing system administrators to manage application privileges per user and user passwords
Query Editor—Provides custom filtering capabilities which include or exclude certain information from writing to the database and enables object group management
Notification Profiles—Warns the user of system events according to defined environmental occurrences through an audible or visual indicators (e.g., beep, display pop-up window), scripts (which, for example, sends an e-mail message), or event generation
Thresholding Regimes—Defines a set of polling attributes and the polling period for monitoring, which, when met, run the applicable notification profiles
Event Groups—Organizes events by managed object(s) according to query settings
Note For further information on Cisco EMF and the tools it provides, see the Cisco Element Management
Framework User Guide Release 3.2.
The Cisco EMF application must be installed prior to installing EM software.
Note For information pertaining to the installation of Cisco EMF, see the Cisco Element Management
Framework Installation and Administration Guide Release 3.2.
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 Cisco Catalyst 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
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
ATM Provisioning—Logical inventory reflects real time provisioning
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 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
