(4)PNMS Operation

Pasolink Network Management System

NEC Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS) provides an easy-to-use monitor, control, configuration and management platform for NEC’s Pasolink and Pasolink+ radio networks. You can us the PNMS to do the following:

Monitor Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio equipment status Control and Configure Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio equipment Collect Link Performance data Build or create Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio network

PNMS Components

PNMS StructurePNMS Structure

• HardwareHardware

• Software Software

• InterfacesInterfaces

For Unix versionFor Unix version For Windows versionFor Windows version

SUN Workstation/ServerSUN Workstation/ServerPersonalPersonalComputerComputer

SolarisSolarisHP OPENVIEW(NNM)HP OPENVIEW(NNM)

PNMS(Unix)PNMS(Unix)

WindowsWindows

PNMS(Windows)PNMS(Windows)

EthernetEthernet Ethernet or Serial Ethernet or Serial

PNMS UNIXPNMS UNIX

HP Open view(NNM)HP Open view(NNM)

Operation System (Unix or Windows)Operation System (Unix or Windows)

Hardware (WS or Personal Computer)Hardware (WS or Personal Computer) Network InterfaceNetwork Interface

MIBMIB LogLog PNMS WindowsPNMS Windows

PNMS uses SNMP model to manage Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio networks.

The SNMP manager in the system is the PNMS workstation fitted with HP-OpenView™ NNM and PNMS application software. It executes management operations which control and monitor the agent systems.

The SNMP agents in the PNMS are Control module(CTRL) in Pasolink+ case, fitted in each Pasolink+ IDU. The CTRL’s contain application software that is capable of network management operations requested by the PNMS. There are different types of CTRL configuration according to its role in the Pasolink radio network.

(SNMP Agents) Pasolink NE Types:

There are 3 types of Pasolink NE according the the role in the PNMS network:

1. CPMC – Central PMC - configured to communicate directly to the PNMS WS and to poll the subordinate SCPMC and RPMC connected in its chain or cluster. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE. (Equivalent of a Gateway NE (GNE))

2. SCPMC – Sub-Central PMC – configured to poll downstream NE’s (SCPMC or RPM) and respond to poll from an upstream CPMC or SCPMC. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE.

3. RPMC – Remote PMC – responds to poll from upstream CPMC or SCPMC and monitor the radio parameter of the NE.

(SNMP Agents) Pasolink+ NE Types:

There are 3 types of Pasolink+ NE according the the role in the PNMS network:

1. Root-NE – equivalent to CPMC, configured to communicate directly to the PNMS WS and to poll the subordinate SCPMC and RPMC connected in its chain or cluster. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE. (Equivalent of a Gateway NE (GNE)).

2. Branch-NE – equivalent to SCPMC, configured to poll downstream NE’s (SCPMC or RPM) and respond to poll from an upstream Root-NE or Branch-NE. In some cases, the Branch-NE maybe be located on the same subnet and polling an “unnumbered” branch/multidrop.

3. NE – equivalent to RPM, responds to poll from upstream Root-NE or Branch-NE and monitor the radio parameter of the NE.

PNMS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (PASO+ STM-1)COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PNMS AND THE RADIO NETWORK EQUIPMENT CAN BE :

VIA THE NMS PORT OF THE LOCAL PASOLINK EQUIPMENT TO THE PM CTRL MODULE

VIA THE DIGITAL SERVICE CHANNEL (DSC) TO A REMOTE PASOLINK EQUIPMENT

NMS PORTS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE EQUIPMENT AND CONSISTS OF RJ-45 CONNECTORS. NMS PORT CONNECT THE THE IDU VIA A LAN OR SERIAL CABLE TO THE RELEVANT PORT OF THE PNMS COMPUTER OR THE IP NETWORK.

PROPERTIES OF THE NMS PORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FUNCTIONAL RS-422

ELECTRICAL V-11

COMMUNICATION RATE 9.6/ 19.2 KBPS (ASYNC)

PNMS PORT

MECHANICAL RJ-45

INTERFACE ETHERNET

CONNECTOR 10 Base-T (RJ 45)

PNMS (V-11) PORT PNMS (LAN) PORT

PNMS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (PASO V4)COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PNMS AND THE RADIO NETWORK EQUIPMENT CAN BE :

VIA THE NMS PORT OF THE LOCAL PASOLINK EQUIPMENT TO THE PM CTRL MODULE

VIA THE DIGITAL SERVICE CHANNEL (DSC) TO A REMOTE PASOLINK EQUIPMENT

NMS PORTS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE EQUIPMENT AND CONSISTS OF RJ-45 CONNECTORS. NMS PORT CONNECT THE THE IDU VIA A LAN OR SERIAL CABLE TO THE RELEVANT PORT OF THE PNMS COMPUTER OR THE IP NETWORK.

PROPERTIES OF THE NMS PORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FUNCTIONAL RS-232C

ELECTRICAL RS-232

COMMUNICATION RATE 9.6/ 19.2 KBPS (ASYNC)

MECHANICAL High-Density Dsub-15

INTERFACE ETHERNET

CONNECTOR 10 Base-T (RJ 45)

PNMS (RS-232) PORT PNMS (LAN) PORT

NMS LAN PORT

PNMS RS232C PORT

PNMS GUI:

The PNMS has four(4) map levels:

1. Root-level map

2. Region-level map

3. Control-level map

4. Radio(NE)-level map

1. Root-Level Map

Pasolink Radio Network -contains the Regional-level map of the PASOLINK network

2. Region-Level Map

Region -contains the PASOLINK clusters contained in one region. Each region is defined in one network configuration data (NCT).

3. Control-Level Map

Control -contains the NE(s) controlled by one CPMC/Root-NE. The Root-NE/CPMC is the gateway network element that facilitates communication between the PNMS and the NE(s)

4. Radio(NE)-Level Map

Link Summary Window (Pasolink+ STM-1 (1+0))

Link Summary Window (Pasolink+ STM-1 (1+1))

Link Summary Window (Pasolink V4 (1+0))

PNMS UNIX MENU ITEMS

Security – Logging into PNMS

Security – Logging out of PNMS

Security – User Management



LINK SUMMARY MENU ITEMS

PERFORMANCE DATA

Event LogFile

Day 120020911

Day

#1

Day

#90

Event LogFile

Day 120020911

Day

#1

Day

#7

LinkPerformance

ESSESUASBBEOFS

Event LogFile

Day 120020911

Day

#1

Day

#90

1

300

Latest

Oldest

IDU (PM Card)

PNMS

If the link between IDU and thePNMS is broken the eventsoccoured during the down timewill not be available in thePNMS

Performance History is saved in the IDU daily (maximum of 7 days).PNMS retreive this performance data at a preset time once per day.

EventsStatus ChangeAlarm OccurrenceAlarm RecoveryControlsParameter Change

Link Performance Data (History)

Link Performance Data (15-min)

Link Performance Threshold

Active Alarm Window

Acknowledging Alarms

There are two(2) ways to acknowledge alarms: Acknowledge all Active Alarms Acknowledge individual alarm item

Alarm History Window

Alarm Window – Filter (Time)

Alarm Window – Filter (NE)

Alarm Window – Filter (Item)

Hidden items

Alarm Window – Filter (Severity)

ALARM PANEL

EVENT LOG

AUTO-SAVE SETTING

Directory – The location where the event log history file will be saved.

Save Automatically – If checked (enabled), the history file will be saved automatically once the criteria in the “Save by” box is met.

Save by – Set’s the criteria when the history file will be saved automatically.

Time to expiration – Set’s number of days when the history files will be saved in the directory. **

IMPORT CHANNEL PLAN

IMPORT CHANNEL PLAN

PNMS VERSION

PNMS Administration:

The PNMS administration involves:

1. Automatic Date/Time Setting

2. Link Performance Data collection time

3. Severity Setting

4. Backup/Restore

5. Viewing Action Log


1. Automatic Date/Time Setting:

# cd /opt/PNMS/conf # vi manage_config.conf

#Set NE Date Time#Please do not specify the following time# XX:00, XX:15, XX:30, XX:45NEDateTime=00:35

NOTE: The default data collection time is set at 00:35 daily. The format for this variable is HH:MM, where HH is the hour represented in 24-hour format. And MM the minute when the PNMS will synchronize the date/time on the PMC’s.


2. Link Performance Data collection time:

# cd /opt/PNMS/conf

# vi collect_config.conf

#Time to collect Pfm. Data

NextCollectTime=0105

NOTE: The default data collection time is set at 01:05 daily. The format for this variable is HHMM, where HH is the hour represented in 24-hour format. And MM the minute when the data collection will start.

PNMS Administration: 3. Severity Setting:

NOTE: To activate the changes, you need to restart the system by performing the following commands:(Note: Please do not change the default setting when using MS3201.)

#/opt/OV/bin/ovstop

#/opt/OV/bin/ovstart


4. Backup and Restore

PNMS provides a GUI-based backup tool that can be used to backup and restore the following PNMS directories:

/var/opt/PNMS/LOGS – event logs and alarm history logs /opt/PNMS/conf – PNMS settings such as automatic date time

setting, link performance collect time, snmp settings, maps, frequency plan, etc.

/var/opt/PNMS/pmon_data – link performance data /var/opt/OV/share/databases – non-relational database, containing

NE icon symbols, IP addresses, etc.

TYPES:

A. Scheduled Backup

B. Manual Backup

B. Restore

PNMS Administration: 4.A Scheduled Backup

Backup Time – Set’s the hour and minute when the backup will start.

Interval – Frequency of the scheduled backup.

Select Media – Set’s the media where the backup will be archived

Select Directory – Set’s the directory where the archived file will be stored (available only when “Hard Disk” is selected media).

PNMS Administration: 4.B Manual Backup

Backup Directory – Set’s the directory where the archived file will be stored (available only when “Hard Disk” is selected backup media).

Backup Media – Set’s the backup media to either DAT drive or Hard Disk.

Log – Displays the backup log.

PNMS Administration: 4.C Restore

NOTES:

1. In case of workstation or hard disk failure, re-install Solaris8 and HPOV NNM first, before restoring from latest backup tape or CDROM.

2. HPOV will be stopped automatically when restore function is executed.

3. HPOV will be started automatically when restore function is completed.


5. Viewing Action Log

PNMS Documents:

For further reading please consult the following documents:

1. PNMS Maintenance Manual

2. PNMS Administration Manual

3. PNMS Operation Manual*

PNMS Operation -End-

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