The Cisco Access Router Manager routers are a multifunctioning platform that combines dial access, routing and LAN-to-LAN services, and multiservice integration of voice, video and data in the same device.
The Cisco Access Router Manager supports the following modular access routers:
Cisco 2610, 2610-DC, 2610-RPS, 2610XM, 2610XM-DC, and 2610XM-RPS
Cisco 2611, 2611-DC, 2611-RPS, 2611XM, 2611XM-DC, and 2611XM-RPS
Cisco 2612, 2612-DC, 2612-RPS
Cisco 2613, 2613-DC, 2613-RPS
Cisco 2620, 2620-DC, 2620-RPS, 2620XM, 2620XM-DC, and 2620XM-RPS
Cisco 2621, 2621-DC, 2621-RPS, 2621XM, 2621XM-DC, and 2621XM-RPS
Cisco 2650, 2650-DC, 2650-RPS, 2650XM, 2650XM-DC, and 2650XM-RPS
Cisco 2651, 2651-DC, 2651-RPS, 2651XM, 2651XM-DC, and 2651XM-RPS
Cisco 3620, 3620-DC, 3620-RPS
Cisco 3640, 3640-DC, 3640-RPS, 3640A, and 3640A-DC
Cisco 3661, 3661-DC
Cisco 3662, 3662-DC, 3662-AC-CO, 3662-DC-CO
Cisco 3725, 3725-DC, and 3725-RPS
Cisco 3745, 3745-DC, and 3745-RPS
Cisco Access Router Manager 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 Access Router Manager routers.
Note For more information on the Cisco Access Router Manager, refer to the Cisco Access Router Manager
User Guide.
Cisco EMF Software Features
Cisco EMF provides a flexible framework which supports a variety of EMs, 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, 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
Database Management—Maximizes the Resource Manager Essentials (RME) tool to manage database backup and restoration
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 Cisco Access Router Manager supports related routers as well as various modules including ATM, ethernet, SONET, and IP modules. 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
Accounting—Provides real-time inventory information
Performance—Supplies real-time performance-related statistics 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
System Requirements
The EM can be deployed in a number of different configurations, from a single hardware system to a multisite distributed management system.
All Cisco EMF-based solutions run on Sun Solaris/SPARC hardware running the Solaris operating environment, release 8.
Use the Cisco Access Router Manager only with Cisco Access routers using a supported Cisco IOS Release. For a list of the supported Cisco IOS releases, see the accompanying release notes. Other IOS versions may be used; however, some functionality may not be compatible with other IOS software.
Cisco Access Router Manager servers and clients operate with the following software:
Cisco EMF 3.2 Service Pack 4
Cisco EMF 3.2 Service Pack 4, Patch 6
Cisco EMF 3.2 Service Pack 4, Patch 6.1 (Only required for use with RME version 3.5)
Additionally, Cisco EMF 3.2 Service Pack 4, Patch 6.2 is required in support of Cisco Access Router Manager co-residency with Cisco 7000 Series Manager and Cisco 12000/10720 Manager.
Note For the exact Cisco EMF software build requirements of the required patches, see the relevant
Cisco Access Router Manager Release Notes.
System requirements are described in the following sections:
The recommended minimum hardware requirements for servers are:
Large network (defined as 401 or more chassis deployed)
Sun Microsystems SunFire V880, SunFire V480, Netra 1405, Enterprise 450, Enterprise 420 or similar
4 to 8 GB RAM
4 processors (440 MHz or above; typically 750 MHz)
4 to 8 GB swap space
Medium network (defined as 150 to 400 chassis deployed)
Sun Microsystems SunBlade 2000, SunBlade 1000, Netra 20, Ultra 60, Sun Ultra 220R or similar
2 GB RAM
2 processors (440 MHz or above; typically 750 MHz)
4 GB swap space
Presentation server
Sun Microsystems SunBlade 1000, Netra 20, Ultra 60 or similar
2 GB RAM
2 processors (440 MHz or above; typically 750 or 900 MHz)
2 GB swap space
If a number of graphically intensive applications are run on a workstation, it is helpful to use a 24-bit Sun color card. A typical manager installation requires 500 MB of free disk space in a file system. An appropriate amount of free disk space for database files is also required.
Client Requirements
The recommended minimum hardware requirements for clients are Sun Microsystems SunBlade 100, Ultra 10 or similar with the following:
512 MB RAM minimum, 1 GB RAM recommended
1 processor (440 MHz or above; typically 500 MHz)
2 GB swap space
If a number of graphically intensive applications are run on a workstation, it is helpful to use a 24-bit Sun color card. A typical manager installation requires 500 MB of free disk space in a file system.
Supported Objects
The following are categories of physical objects supported by the Cisco Access Router Manager software:
Routers
Modules
The following table displays a list of switchesroutersroutersrouters supported by Cisco Access Router Manager.
2610 with AC power supply 2610 with DC power supply 2610 with redundant power supply (RPS) adapter plate installed 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP - DC 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP - use w/ ext RPS
2611 with AC power supply 2611 with DC power supply 2611 with RPS adapter plate installed Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP - DC Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/ Cisco IOS IP - use w/ ext RPS
Cisco 2612 Cisco 2612-DC Cisco 2612-RPS
2612 with AC power supply 2612 with DC power supply 2612 with RPS adapter plate installed
Cisco 2613 Cisco 2613-DC Cisco 2613-RPS
2613 with AC power supply 2613 with DC power supply 2613 with RPS adapter plate installed
2620 with AC power supply, includes IP software only 2620 with DC power supply, includes IP software only 2620 with RPS adapter plate installed, includes IP software only Mid Performance 10/100 Ethernet Router with Cisco IOS IP Mid Performance 10/100 Ethernet Router w/Cisco IOS IP-DC Mid Performance 10/100 Ethernet Router w/Cisco IOS IP-RPS ADPT
2621 with AC power supply, includes IP software only 2621 with DC power supply, includes IP software only 2621 with RPS adapter plate installed, includes IP software only Mid Performance Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/Cisco IOS IP Mid Performance Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/Cisco IOS IP-DC Mid Performance Dual 10/100 Ethernet Router w/IOS IP-RPS ADPT
2650 with AC power supply, includes IP software only 2650 with DC power supply, includes IP software only 2650 with RPS adapter plate installed, includes IP software only High Performance 10/100 Modular Router w/Cisco IOS IP High Performance 10/100 Modular Router w/Cisco IOS IP-DC NEBs High Performance 10/100 Modular Router w/Cisco IOS IP-RPS ADPT
2651 with AC power supply, includes IP software only 2651 with DC power supply, includes IP software only 2651 with RPS adapter plate installed, includes IP software only High Performance Dual 10/100 Modular Router with Cisco IOS IP High Performance Dual 10/100 Modular Router w/IP-DC NEB High Performance Dual 10/100 Modular Router w/IP-RPS ADPT
Cisco 3620 Cisco 3620-DC Cisco 3620-RPS
3620 with AC power supply 3620 with DC power supply 3620 with RPS adapter plate installed
3640 with AC power supply 3640 with DC power supply 3640 with RPS adapter plate installed Cisco 3600 4-slot Modular router-AC with IP Software Cisco 3600 4-slot Modular Router-DC with IP Software
Cisco 3661 Cisco 3661-DC
10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-AC 10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-DC
Dual 10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-AC Dual 10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-AC Dual 10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-DC Dual 10/100 Ethernet Cisco 3660 6-slot CO Modular Router-DC
Cisco 3725 Cisco 3725-DC Cisco 3725-RPS
Cisco 3700 2-slot Modular Router with IP Software 3725 router w/Universal Power Supply 24/48 volts Cisco 3725 series Router with Redundant Power Supply adapter plate installed
Cisco 3745 Cisco 3745-DC Cisco 3745-RPS
Integrated Services Access Platform with AC power supply DC System Power Supply for the Cisco 3745 Cisco 3745 series router with Redundant Power Supply adapter plater installed
The following tables display the generic, ATM, and Ethernet modules supported by Cisco Access Router Manager.
Table 1-2 Supported Generic Modules
Module
Description
NM-2CE1U
2 Port Channelized E1/ISDN PRI, unbalanced
NM-1CE1U
One-port Channelized E1/ISDN PRI, unbalanced
NM-2V
2 Voice/Fax interface card
NM-HDV-2T1-48
2 Port 48 channel T1 Voice/Fax interface card
NM-HDV-2E1-60
2 Port 60 channel E1 Voice/Fax interface card
VIC-2E/M
2 Port E&M Voice/Fax interface card
VIC-2FX0
2 Port Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) Voice/Fax interface card
VIC-2FXS
2 Port Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) Voice/Fax interface card
VWIC-2MFT-E1-D1
2 Port RJ-48 Multiflex Truck-E1 with drop and insert card
VWIC-2MFT-T1-D1
2 Port RJ-48 Multiflex Truck-T1 with drop and insert card
WIC-2T
2 Port High-Speed Serial WAN interface card
Table 1-3 Supported ATM /SONET Modules
Module
Description
NM-1A-OC3MM
1 Port 155-Mbps multimode OC-3 ATM card
NM-4E1-IMA
4 Port E1 ATM network module with IMA
NM-4T1-IMA
4 Port T1 ATM with Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) card
Table 1-4 Supported Ethernet Modules
Module
Description
NM-1FE-TX
1 10/100 Fast Ethernet card
NM-2FE2W
2 10/100 Ethernet 2 WAN card
Server and Client Installation
The EM can be deployed in a distributed manner to utilize the power of multiple machines. Two types of deployment are available: server and client. Server and client installations, however, cannot run on the same workstation. You can install either a server or a client on one machine, but not both.
Note that the EM installation type, server or client, must match that of the installed Cisco EMF software.
Every EM deployment must have a server installed. Processes on the server keep track of the current state of the network model, user access, and events.
Client Installation
EM deployment allows for client installations on separate workstations. The client installations run EM applications that access objects on the server. A client installation contains only those parts of the EM software necessary to run a user session. The user session communicates with the server when required to retrieve management information. When management information is retrieved, all window updates are processed locally on the client machine, freeing resources on the manager to process network information.
The client installation copies the client software onto the local machine; therefore, there is no need to mount files across the network. Network traffic occurs only when the client requires more data from the server.
The server installation includes all files that run a user session on the server system. The EM can therefore be installed on a single system with server and client functionality, and can be upgraded by adding separate client machines later as necessary.
