User's Manual Part 1
Release8OverviewofCycloneNetworks
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◦ Specify VLAN IDs to associate with the SM(s).
This product is supported by the dedicated document Cyclone Bandwidth and
Authentication Manager Release 2.1 User Guide and associated release notes.
The upgrade path from BAM Release 2.1 is Prizm Release 2.0. See Last Mile Gear
Cyclone Prizm User Guide, Issue 3, and Last Mile Gear Cyclone Prizm Release 2.0
Release Notes.
5.7 Prizm
The product name PrizmEMS is changed to Prizm in Release 2.0 and later, to reflect that
the product capabilities are expanded beyond those of the element management system
(EMS). Throughout this user guide, the name change applies to text for Release 2.0 and
for multiple releases that include 2.0. It does not apply to text that is for a previous
release. Case by case, software elements such as the GUI in the client application and
XML files on the server may retain the PrizmEMS syntax.
5.7.1 NetworkDefinitionandElementDiscovery
Prizm allows the user to partition the entire Cyclone network into criteria-based subsets
that can be independently managed. To assist in this task of defining networks, Prizm
auto discovers Cyclone network elements that are in
• user-defined IP address ranges
• SM-to-AP relationships with APs in the user-defined range
• BHS-to-BHM relationships with BHMs in the user-defined range.
• PLV Modem-to-PLV Bridge relationships with PLV Bridges in the user-defined
range.
For a Cyclone AP, SM, BHM, BHS, PLV Bridge, PLV Modem, or CMMmicro, Prizm
• auto discovers the element to the extent possible.
• includes the element in the network tree.
• shows general information.
• shows Cyclone information.
• supports Cyclone-specific operations.
For a generic element, Prizm
• auto discovers the element as only a generic network element.
• includes the element in the network tree.
• shows general information.
• shows events and alerts.
• charts port activity.
For passive elements (such as CMM2 or a non-manageable switch or hub), Prizm allows
you to enter into the network tree a folder/group with name, asset/owner information, and
descriptive information.