3 USING EMS FOR NETWORK TASKS
USING EMS FOR NETWORK TASKS This section contains instructions for all tasks performed using the Maintenance Interface. Some of these tasks can also be done using the NOC-NEM interface. If so, there is a cross-reference to the NOC-NEM instructions in Section 5. This section also includes instructions for viewing the EMS log file. 3.1 Master List of Tasks Table 2 lists all EMS tasks and tells where to look for instructions. Table 2: Master List of EMS Tasks YOU CAN SEE TOPIC Start EMS. 3.
Starting EMS 3.2 Section 3 Starting EMS After being installed, EMS has an icon on the desktop. The icon can be used to start EMS. To start EMS 1. Double-click on the ADC icon, shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. ADC Icon 2. Watch for the DEMS.BAT program to start at the DOS prompt as shown in Figure 14. 28 Figure 14. DEMS.BAT Starting at DOS Command Line 3. Watch for the EMS initial screen shown in Figure 15. Element Management System (EMS) 4.
Task-Based Reference Defining EMS Ports Figure 15. EMS Initial Screen 3.3 Defining EMS Ports Using the Preferences window in EMS, shown in Figure 16, you can define the communication ports to be used by EMS. For a description of the EMS ports, refer to Topic 1.7, Use of Ports, on page 14. To display the Preferences window Select EditÞPreferences. To define EMS ports NOTE: EMS default port values may not need to be changed. 1.
Defining EMS Ports Section 3 • EMS/Host/Remote Comm Port—This is the port connected via the ADC-provided RS-232 interface cable to the DB-9 SERVICE port on the host unit front panel. This port provides all components of the Maintenance Interface including the NOC–NEM interface window. • NOC Comm Port—This is an optional second port that can be connected via an RS-232 cable to a direct data link with a remote terminal or with a computer running a terminal emulator program. 30 Figure 16.
Task-Based Reference 3.4 Selecting EMS Program File Directory Selecting EMS Program File Directory Using the Preferences window in EMS (shown in ". Preferences Window" on page 30), you can select the directory (folder) to be used for host and remote control programs and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGSs). To display the Preferences window Select EditÞPreferences. To select the EMS program file directory 1. Click in the data entry box for Program File Directory. 2.
Defining Log File Name and Trim Time 3.5 Section 3 Defining Log File Name and Trim Time Using the Preferences window (shown in Figure 16 on page 30), you can perform the following tasks related to the EMS log file: • Select the directory (folder) where the EMS log file is stored. • Change the EMS log file name (EMSlog by default). • Define the trim time. EMS Log File—is a system-created file into which EMS periodically places network status information.
Task-Based Reference Defining Log File Name and Trim To define the current log file name NOTE: This does not rename the existing log file, but rather creates a new log file with a new name. The existing file remains with its original name. 1. Click on the current name in the Logfile name (.xml) field. 2. Key in or browse to select the current log file (see Figure 19). 3. Key in the new name in File name field. 4. When done, click on OK. 33 Figure 19.
Setting EMS Link Timeout, Cataloging Time, Demo Mode Section 3 To set the log file time interval using the NOC-NEM interface Use the SET RECORD command (see Topic 5.5.10 on page 108). NOTE: You cannot use NOC-NEM to define the log file name or directory. 3.
Task-Based Reference Setting EMS Link Timeout, Cataloging Figure 21. Setting EMS Link Timeout To Set Cataloging Time Use the pull-down menu shown in Figure 22 to specify the number of seconds that EMS should look for units on start up or in response to a ToolsÞRefresh Catalog request. 35 Figure 22. Setting Cataloging Time To set demo mode If EMS is not currently connected a host/remote pair, you can start demo mode by selecting Yes from the pull-down menu shown in Figure 23.
Entering Host/Remote Site Numbers and Site Names Section 3 Figure 23. Selecting Demo Mode When done with all entries in the Preferences window, click on OK. For changes to be effective, you have to quit and restart EMS To set the log file time interval using the NOC-NEM interface Use the SET RECORD command (see Topic 5.5.10 on page 108). NOTE: You cannot use NOC-NEM to set the link timeout and cataloging time. 3.
Task-Based Reference Entering Host/Remote Site Numbers Figure 24. Clicking on Edit Button for Site Number 4. In the SiteNumber or SiteName dialog (see example in Figure 25), key in the desired site number or site name. 5. When done, click on OK. NOTE: Site number can only be entered for a host unit. Site name can be entered for either a host unit or remote unit. 37 Figure 25. Entering a Host Unit Site Number To enter a site name using the NOC-NEM interface Use the SET SITENAME command (see Topic 5.5.
Using Alarm Overview to View and Acknowledge Alarms 3.8 Section 3 Using Alarm Overview to View and Acknowledge Alarms Using the AlarmOverview window, shown in Figure 26, you can: • Identify any network element that is currently reporting an alarm. • Determine whether any alarm (currently reported or already cleared) has not been acknowledged. • Acknowledge any as yet unacknowledged alarm. 38 Figure 26.
