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Cisco Access Router Manager Installation Guide

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Chapter 1 Overview

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 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

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Deployment—Supports manual deployment for generic objects, and pre–deployment of chassis

objects using templates which provide faster deployment with fewer errors

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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:

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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