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Network Management Software: Ruggednms™ Features
Network Management Software: Ruggednms™ Features
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The polling sub-system is used to monitor all Through the use of device polling, SNMP MIB data will be communications to a device is lost the polling sub-system will If
Polling
discovered devices
captured, stored in a database and presented in reports intelligently attempt to re-establish communications
such as SNMP, SSH, Telnet and HTTP main screen and on each node screen
Extensive Reports
The NMS pollers can be centrally or remotely deployed The central data retention and reporting system is able to The Web interface and database can be deployed
RuggedNMS is fully-featured enterprise grade network management software based on the OpenNMS platform. Specifically for the rugged communications industry, RuggedNMS provides a comprehensive platform for monitoring, configuring, and maintaining mission-critical IP-based communications networks, such as those found in substation automation and Smart Grids for electric utilities, intelligent transportation systems, and advanced control and automation for industrial processes. RuggedNMS Features:
Centralized management and monitoring of network and
Tiered event Notification (Critical, Major, Minor, Warning, Notifications based on any event (nodeUp/nodeDown,
Events
Product Features:
networked devices to achieve desired level of network availability performance and operational efficiency Greater network visibility to enable proactive corrective actions and improved capacity utilization Web based UI with graphical network view Configurable auto discovery and polling subsystem Rich set of pre-packaged reports Event handling via polling and SNMP trap support Interfaces for equipment configuration via external applications such as Web Browser and TELNET Supporting the use of SNMP v1, v2c and v3 (SNMP Security)
Customizable Dashboard per customer requirements Easy navigation to events and nodes with issues View and edit Asset information Multiple report selections Administration and configuration of many parts of RuggedNMS Discovers all the devices on a network or devices in a selected Once a device is discovered RuggedNMS will start polling the Discovers and displays links; active, down and blocked Uses LLDP information to quickly map network links.
service Up/serviceDown, SNMP traps, thresholds, etc.) can be generated Display the events currently in the database via the web-based User Inter face Notifications can be sent via email, pager, custom programs or shell scripts, XMPP (Jabber instant messaging), SNMP traps, HTTP or XML-RPC requests, and user-defined notification methods can be written in Java.
iew pre-defined graphs of the various data obtained V
Reports
by the RuggedNMS Data Collection features (including Response Times) Create ad-hoc graphs on arbitrary collected data values using a simple web-gui Reports in a graphical format can be generated on the fly Historical information will be included in the reports for comparison and decision making purposes
Quick detection of network failures at the port and device levels
Monitor Availability
for review gather performance metrics without the need to instrument a custom SNMP gatherer
. Configurable network baselining and monitoring . Produces a graphical view of the discovered devices . Automatic status of all managed
devices shown . Drill down capability by clicking on desired devices icon to get more detailed information
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RuggedNMS Architecture
Remote Location
SNMP Agent
Web Server
SNMP Agent
HTTP
Switch
SNMP Agent
Polling Engine Database
T-1 Link
Switch
SNMP Agent
Router
Switch
Central Office
SNMP Agent
Router
SNMP Agent
SNMP Agent
Switch
Switch
Remote Site
Switch
RTU
RuggedNMS Server
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IED
Central Ofce
WorkStation
Switch
Router
Switch
T-1 Link
Remote Site
WiMAX Base station
RTU
Switch
Router
Switch
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Switch WorkStation
Server based application, user access via web browser Located at a central location, RuggedNMS scans the entire network looking for IP enabled devices for management Uses Linux for stability and functionality support RuggedNMS also provides fireware and configuration management for RuggedCom's RuggedMAX line of wireless base stations
Workstations that have access to the network via a web . browser can monitor the status of the network remote from the server, even at the remote sites being managed Notification can be sent to pagers, blackberry phones, . offsite PCs, etc. for notification of issues to allow for immediate response
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RuggedNMSTM Features
RuggedNMS focuses upon 4 major functionality areas:
F C A P
Constant monitoring of system status and usage levels Detect problems such as outages or issues reported via
RuggedNMS provides Fault management to detect, log and notify users of network problems.
traps, SNMP, error/syslogs (Active and passive monitoring).
Who is accessing the NMS system and at what level symptoms and events that lead up to the problem Logging of access entries with time stamps AGENT in the resolution of the problem. Aid Send notifications to Network Operations staff to alert MANAGER that
NMS
to ensure that computing and network resources are used fairly by all groups or individuals who access them. This information can be used to minimize network problems since resources are divided based on capacities.
them to the problem immediately via email and pager. Node, interface, service failures Notification of threshold conditions which may lead to a failure Gather security information via SNMP, Traps and Syslogs to report potential or real security violations
MIB
SNMP
Performance and availability statistics are constantly Reports are given for performance management for MIB AGENT
RuggedNMS provides Configuration management used to monitor network configuration information so that the management of load balancing and bandwidth management. MIB AGENT Baseline levels effects on network operation of various versions of hardware and AGENT Router are established based on analysis of data MIB software elements can be tracked and managed. gathered and used for the establishment of thresholds Hub .When thresholds are exceeded, it is indicative of a Switch Version of operating system, firmware, etc. problem that requires attention. Alerts are send to network Device inventory management personnel Detailed interface information (e.g. type, speed, etc) Model numbers Access directly to a device via Telnet and HTTP ROS versions and RuggedSwitch configurations may be archived in RuggedNMS RuggedSwitch upgrades and configurations can be centrally managed.
Performance Optimization Workstation MIB AGENT is gathered and reported for proactive Performance data
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Supporting Platforms RuggedNMS runs on Debian Linux (Lenny), Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003/2008 providing a web based user interface supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 and 8 and Firefox 3.6.
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Administration Configuration Screen Main configuration screen contains access to all the initial configuration screens to select and or create users, reports, maps, and charts and reports. Configuration of polling, accessibility and assets is also done through this screen by the RuggedNMS administrators.
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Node Link Status Screen Shows the connectivity status of all ports on a managed switch, including statistics.
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Monitoring of Traps and Events Tiered trap and alarm levels provide information regarding severity of an issue. Fields are also exportable to Microsoft Excel.
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MIB SNMP
MIB AGENT Hub Router AGENT MANAGER
SNMP Overview
Workstation
The RuggedNMS Server queries the SNMP capable devices through polling, gathers the responses to the requested information, and places the information in a usable, easy to view and utilize format. SNMP supports alarms and events, which are proactively sent by the SNMP agents on monitored SNMP devices to alert the network management server of issues or events that have occurred or are occurring.
z Receives traps and alarms from SNMP devices z Maintains historical and statistical information z Provides a graphical map of the network components
information from SNMP capable devices regarding network performance and end devices
The primary standard way for management stations to Forms part of the internet protocol suite as defined by the
Used to establish the presence of a device with an IP Used as a hello or keep-alive packet for devices that
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). SNMP is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. It consists of a set of standards for network management, including an Application Layer protocol, a database schema, and a set of data objects. SNMP exposes management data in the form of variables on the managed systems, which describe the system configuration. These variables can then be queried (and sometimes set) by managing applications.
do not support SNMP but are kept track of by a Network Management station
threshold information and can keep historical information regarding network performance
RMON is comprised of 9 groups of functionality. Ethernet switches and most SNMP Ethernet end devices support 4 groups; 1,2,3 and 9:
. Statistics: Contains statistics measured by the probe for . History: Records periodic statistical samples from a network . Alarm: Periodically takes statistical samples from variables
z example: number of unicast packets in/out, status of For power supplies, enable/disable IGMP, initiate an RSTP status change z classified as public (defined by the SNMP standard) or Are private (identify functions or features that are unique to the device or vendor)
SNMP Agent
in the probe and compares them with previously configured thresholds. If the monitored variable crosses a threshold, an event is generated. . Event: Controls the generation and notification of events from this device.
capable end device containing all the programmed MIBs and collects the MIB information and holds it for the Network Management to poll
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Professional Services
RuggedComs professional services team is available to help install and configure RuggedNMS. By utilizing the services of RuggedComs team of expert network engineers, a no hassle Turn-Key NMS installation, specifically tuned to the network it is being deployed, can be obtained. Professional services activities fall under these broad categories:
Training: extensive NMS and networking concept Accounting Management: usage of network
resources, reports.
alarm, severity definition, customizing event logging and notifications (eg. e-mail), corrective actions when faults are encountered.
Contact RuggedComs Professional Services team or your regional sales manager to obtain more information and to receive a custom quote for the desired services and training required.
operating system install and setup, RuggedNMS installation. management, parameter configuration, setting thresholds, network mapping customization, topology changes, user setup
Training
Support
Professional Services
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Order Codes
Contact RuggedComs Professional Services team or your regional sales manager to obtain more information and to receive a custom quote for the desired services and training required.
Windows 2003 platforms (see install guide for details) 20 node demo version is available for both Debian Linux, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 platforms
Extended Support
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Size
For networks up to 128 nodes 128 256 For networks up to 256 nodes 1024 For networks up to 1024 nodes MAX For networks over 1024 nodes
Notes: z. 1 year of support is included in the software order z. Support quantity ordered specifies number of years of extended support after year 1.
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2011 RuggedCom Inc. RuggedSwitch is a registered trademark of RuggedCom Inc. RuggedNMS is a trademark of RuggedCom Inc. Ethernet is a trademark of the Xerox Corporation. Debian is a trademark of Software in the Public Interest Inc., Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/2008, and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Firefox 3.6 is a trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Patent Pending All specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. Rev 1K--02092011
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