Network Management System (NMS)iDS v6.0
iMonitor User TrainingReference: NMS iMonitor User Guide, Release 6.0.0, April 6, 2005
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 2
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Using the iMonitor User Guide
Intended Audience – iDirect, iDS System in UseNetwork operatorsNetwork architectsiDirect hub installation techniciansOperators otherwise monitoring an iDirect, iDS System periodically
Not Intended for Network End Users or Field (VSAT) Installers
Document Conventions Described and ExplainedSee Section 1.2.1 for more detail
Informational Conventions Details ProvidedSee Section 1.2.2 for more detail
1-1.2.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 4
Overview of NMS for iMonitor
iDirect Network Management System (NMS) is Actually a Suite of Applications and Servers
Provide control and visibility into iDirect System networksClient-Server architecture composed of three components
Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)Database storage Middleware tier that manages access to the database
iMonitor Provides Complete Visibility to Real-Time Status & Operational Characteristics of Network Elements
Status indicates real-time State of network elementsOperational characteristics comprised of a variety of network statistical data
Data Can Be Obtained & Viewed as Either Dynamic (Real-Time) or Historical (Database Archived) Data
2 – 2.1
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Advanced iMonitor Capabilities
Alarms & Warnings (Reported as ‘Conditions’), and Limit, or Threshold Exceeded Warnings Reported
iMonitor Features Overview:Workspaces and Wizards for ease of data entrySorting for display specific requirementsFinding things made easy with Toolbar, Search modePrinting directly from ‘File’ menu optionSharing data with other applications quick & easy
Maximum Historical Time Spans, Depending on Data Queried
Saving Historical Time Specification for Ease of Data Analysis
Remote Availability Report Provides ‘Up’ Time and ‘Down’ Time on All Network Elements
Bandwidth Usage Report Available for End Customer Service Level Agreement (SLA) Reporting
2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 6
NMS Software Clients
iBuilder Configuration and ControlCreates Network ComponentsControls Operational Parameters
iMonitorAsync Reporting of Events, Alarms, WarningsReal-time and Historical Network Data Access“Network Probe” for Detailed Investigation
iSiteSite Installation ToolsDirect Connection to a ModemGUI Client for iSCPC and Network Accelerator
2.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 7
NMS Server ComponentsConfiguration Server
Manages config databaseProvides element list to clients, serversGenerates all configuration files (options files)Applies changes, handles firmware downloads, multicast, etc.
NRD Server (network real-time data)Collects stats and archives themProvides raw stats to clients (real-time and historical)Provides raw stats to event server
Event ServerCollects raw system events and archives themDerives conditions from raw network data; archives state changesProvides real-time and historical status, conditions, events to clients
NMS MonitorRestarts servers if they exit abnormallyOptionally sends mail to designated recipients (sendmail required)
Control ServerProvides probe proxy functionalitySNMP ProxyProvides iDirect MIB to interested clientsMIB contains simple config information and real-time status of network elements
Latency ServerPerforms latency measurements and archives themProvides latency values to clients (real-time and historical)Provides real-time latency values to event server
ConsolidatorConsolidates and removes older stats recordsConsolidation parms stored in the database; can be tuned to customer’s specific needs
Protocol Processor ControllerManages a group of Protocol Processor BladesControl Server process manages the PP Controller on NMS ServerOne process per blade set
2.2.2
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NMS Client-Server Architecture
ServerLogic
APICode
DBInterface
APICode
Client(GUI, utility,
another server)
Requests,Responses
Dat
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read/write
network I/F
networks
2.2.2
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NMS Process Architecture
ConfigServer
NRDServer
ControlServer
LATServer
EventServer
Networks
Events
Probe
IP Stats,Hub Stats,
Remote Status,UCP
LatencyMeasurements
Control
elements
SNMP Proxy
elements
Real-timestatus
Consolidator
NMS Monitor
Con
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Arc
hive
Dat
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parameters
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 10
Operational Environment
optionsfile dirs
/home/nms
nrd
executable,log files
evt
executable,log files
cfg
executable,log files
utils
startupscripts
lat
executable,log files
ctl
executable,log files
snmpsvr
executable,log files
db_maint
db scripts
test_tools
stand-alonecmdsoptions
file dirs
optionsfile dirs
optionsfile dirs
optionsfile dirs
optionsfile dirs
optionsfile dirs
image setdirs
Server Process Status/Startup commands:service idirect_nms status <server>service idirect_nms stop <server>service idirect_nms start <server>service idirect_nms restart <server>
2.2.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 11
NMS Client Software Installation
Loading iDS Client Software Components
PC System RequirementsWindows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XPWindows 2000 Must have Service Pack 3Windows 98/95 are Not Supported
NMS Client – Load SoftwareUncompress Files (Using WinZip, Pkzip, etc.)Run NMS Clients Setup.exe to Install NMS Clients (GUI)
Creates Shortcut/Desktop Icons for iBuilder, iMonitor, & iSite for the Installed Version
2.3-2.3.2
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Launching iMonitoriMonitor Login Screen & Dialog
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1. Open iMonitor Main Screen
2. Login Information Window Opens
3. Enter “User Name” and “Password”
4. Clicking “Server” Opens NMS Server IP Address Entry Field
5. Enter “Server” IP Address or Select a Previously Entered Address From a Nested Pull-Down List
6. Select “OK” or “Cancel”
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2
5
6
4
Login/Logout Easy Access to Multiple Servers Without Exiting Multiple Users or PCs May Access the NMS Simultaneously
Multiple sessions on a single PC supported (same or different servers)Multiple PCs may connect to the same server at the same time
2.4
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Selecting Time Frames/RangesTime Frame is Selectable for Requests
Real-Time – Data arriving at the NMS back-end in Real-TimeDynamically refreshedNo ending time period
Historical Requests Retrieve Data from Archive Based on “Time Range” SelectedGet Past requests is a hybrid of Real-Time and Historical
Requests retrieved in fixed ‘slices’ of time from database archiveContinues request ‘til cancelled in Real-Time mode
Save Time Range Across Multiple Displays for Ease of Use
“Pin-up” a historical time range or get past value for continued useSelect desired time interval‘Push’ to depress Pin icon
2.5.1-2
ActiveInactive
Activate
Selection
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 14
Historical Time Range Selection“Time Range” is Further Selectable for Historical Requests
Select “Start Time” and “End Time”
Use Slide to Select Time Interval to Display from “Start Time”
Click on the “ “ Button to Display Analog Clock FaceAllows operator to set time range using familiar/easy entry method
...
1
1. Click to ‘Highlight’ Hand
2. Select/click new point on dial to relocate hand to
3. Select AM or PM as appropriate
4. Analog clock face available for selection of Start Time or End Time
3 2
4
Historical Requests Can Also Be “Saved to File” (see page 16)Useful for large amounts of dataOption found within selection parameters dialog box
2.5.2-3
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iMonitor - Main Window
Workspaces Toolbar
Find Toolbar
Legend
Main Toolbar
Workspace Area
Network Tree
Sort Dialog Box
Condition Windows:ActiveObservation ViewDisabled Conditions
2.5.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 16
Multiple vs. Grouped Results
Accessing Data from a Higher Level Network Element ‘Grooms’ Output
Interim dialog box provides for selection of Network Elements to be reported onResults grouped together (totals) or displayed individually depending on element selectionsTime Ranges selected as desired for results
Teleport Level Accessed
Selection Options
Total or Individual
“Save to” File Option (page 14)
2.5.5
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 17
Multicolumn Details Example
Menu Options for Window
All Multicolumn Displays Share Certain Common CharacteristicsData sorted easily (default is by ‘Time Stamp’ in ascending order, as shown)Scroll bars function identically; latest detail appears at the bottom (default)Data may be captured for export, or printed from File Print menu“Expand All” or “Fit to Window” options aid in data viewingData can be exported/copied to a file, with/without header detail
2.5.6
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 18
iMonitor Interface
Network Level Menu Options
Remote Level Menu Options
Single/Double Click (+ or -) to
Expand/Contract Tree
Single Right Mouse Click Lists Menu w/Options at This LevelMenu options vary with Element selected/highlightedHighlight menu option to select, or access submenus
Single vs. Double Left Mouse ClickSingle Click (+) to expand the Network Tree, (-) to contract itDouble Click Network Element to open its “Properties” window for viewingDouble Click fully expanded Element to contract branches below it
2.6.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 19
Element Menu OptionsTeleport
Protocol Processor
Inroute Group
Remote
Chassis
Network
Line Card
Blade
Network Elements have Similar, But Unique Menus
2.6.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 20
iMonitor Globe Functions
Expand Tree Menu Option and Result
Collapse Tree Menu Option and Result
Select “Allow Docking” to Permit Repositioning of Window PaneSelect “Hide” to Close Accessed Window PaneSelect “Expand Tree” or “Collapse Tree” Menu Option as Appropriate
Note Shortcut Keys (Shift > or Shift <)
2.6.2-3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 21
iMonitor Sorting Options
Sort Columns in Any Window by Clicking on the Column HeadingSort Network Tree with “Sort Preferences” Dialog Box
Select from any menu where availableSelect the order of the sortSelect the items to sort by (parameters)Select the Element to apply sort to
Main Menu “Edit” Option Supports SortSort Tree Menu
Option Opens. . . Sort Preferences
Dialog Box
2.6.2-3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 22
Interface Main Title/Menu/Toolbar
Toggles “Network Tree” View “Pause” Status Display .
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Toggles “Conditions” View
“Resume” Status DisplayMain Toolbar
Menu Bar – Typical and Specialized High-Level Functionality
Title Bar – Identifies Application and IP Address of Server
Main Toolbar – Context Sensitive Buttons/Tools Perform Operations on Selected (Highlighted) Network Tree Elements
“Help” Provides GUI Version …
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 23
Main Toolbar/Audio Notification
Main Toolbar
Toggles “Audio Notify” On/Off
Audio Notification – Tool Enables/Menu Options Select ‘When’Menu option selects when Audio Notification should be provided
Properties menu selection allows Audio Notification configuration
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 24
View Menu Options
Main Menu “View” OptionEnable/Disable Various Toolbars (check/uncheck)Enable/Disable Various View Windows (check/uncheck)Change Virtual WorkspaceIf an Network Element is pre-selected (highlighted) in the Network Tree, the “Properties”option becomes available for selection
View Menu
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 25
Find Tool & Find Toolbar Options
Main Toolbar
Opens “Find” Dialog Box …
Find Toolbar
Search Criteria
Selected
Use “Find” Tool or “View Find Toolbar” for iMonitor SearchOpen “Find” dialog box for refining search criteria with ‘Tool’, or . . . Select criteria from “Find Toolbar” pull-down menus, then . . .Click on “Find Next” if using dialog box, or . . .Click on the “Binoculars” icon if using the “Find Toolbar” to “Find Next”
Network Element Matching Search Criteria Highlighted in Tree
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 26
Accepting/Viewing Changes
“Accept Changes” Icon Turns Red When Changes Have Been Made By a Second Operator, via iBuilder Since Last Login
Click on This Red Icon to Open “Accept Changes” Dialog Box
Agree to “Accept Changes” to Refresh iMonitor Display Only“Accepting Changes” does not confirm agreement or authorize changesView current changes via “View Configuration Changes” windowWithout Accepting, Operator Display is ‘Stale’ and potentially inaccurateClosing and re-opening iMonitor will refresh display and ‘accept changes’
Main Toolbar
“View”Configuration
Changes
No Pending Changes
Accept Changes
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 27
View Menu/Workspace Toolbar
Main “View” Menu Toggles Selections for Viewing Toolbars & ‘Views’ or ‘Windows’
“Checked” Item Signifies Enabled
Workspace Options Allow Swap from One Workspace to Another
Can re-combine “All Workspaces” into oneWorkspaces can be saved from “File Save Workspace As” selection from the main menuReload saved Workspaces via the “File Open Workspace” from the main menu
Workspace Toolbar & Menu
Options
View Menu Options
Workspace Selections
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 28
Operational Toolbar
Request “Network Condition Snapshot”
Request “Network Data Snapshot”
Request “Sat Traffic Graph”
Request “IP Stats Graph”
Request “Time Plan Slot Assignment”
Request “Latency Detail”
Request “SATCOM Graph”
Request “Remote Status/UCP Report”
Context-Sensitive Buttons/Tools Allow Operations on Selected (Highlighted) Network Elements
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 29
Operational Toolbar (cont’d)
Open “Telnet Session”
Network Element “Under Observation”
Request “Long Term Bandwidth Usage”
Request “SAT Long Term BW Usage”
Request “Conditions”
Request “Modem Events”
Context-Sensitive Buttons/Tools Allow Operations on Selected (Highlighted) Network Elements
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 30
Status Bar/Conditions/Legend Pane
“Status Bar” Displays GUI Status & Session Login Detail
“Conditions” Window Visible (Default On) When Selected from View Menu (or Main Toolbar Icon)
“Legend” via View Menu Selection; Provides Description of Icons
Status Bar
‘Hover’ With Cursor to Examine Connection
Legend
Conditions
2.6.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 31
iMonitor Conditions
Alarms and Warnings are called “Conditions”
Alarms Signal Service Interruption
Warnings Signal Possible Future Service Interruption
Warnings and Alarms Raised for:ChassisProtocol ProcessorsRemotesHub Line Cards
Warnings and Alarms are Self-Clearing
Warnings and Alarms Stored in Data Archive
3.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 32
Condition, Real-Time StateCreate New Remote
(via iBuilder)Configure
Commission Remote
WarningRaised
WarningCleared
Deactivate
AlarmRaised
AlarmRaised
Alarm Cleared
AlarmCleared
NEVERAPPLIED
DEACTIVATED
ALARM
WARNING
INCOMPLETE
NOMINAL
Activate
Activate
3.1.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 33
Main Screen Conditions View - TabsConditions Window Includes Tabs for Further Analysis
“Active Conditions” tab displays real-time conditions reported for all elements network wide, refreshed in real-timeMenu Option Allows Selection of Remote’s “Control Panel” Directly from Window (or “Disable Condition”)“Observation View” tab shows all conditions for specific network elements previously placed “ Under Observation”“Disabled Conditions” tab displays those conditions ‘Disabled’ and no longer reported in the ‘Active Conditions’ tab
Selection
3.1.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 34
Multiple Conditions/Offline State
Elements May Report Multiple (Simultaneous) ConditionsNo Conditions Reported – Overall State is “OK”One or More ‘Warnings’, Overall State is “Warning”One or More ‘Warnings’ & One or More ‘Alarms’, the Overall State is “Alarm”Remote Set to ‘Offline’, Overall State is “Offline”
“Offline” State Overrides All Other Warnings & AlarmsSpecial state that applies only to RemotesInitiated by remote user (via iSite menu option, iSite ‘Offline” tool or direct console port command) before powering the unit offiMonitor and the back-end server ignore all subsequent alarms“Offline” state clears automatically when remote is powered on and acquires into the network (or commanded “Online” via remote console port directly)
iSite Menu Option
Offline Confirmation
iSite Tool
3.1.3-4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 35
Conditions - Chassis
Name Type Condition Details
Chassis Down Alarm Down
Fan ‘n’ Failed
Power Supply ‘n’ Failed
RCM A/B Alert Warning RCM ‘n’ Failed Raised when one of two Reference Clock Modules Fails
Raised when NMS loses connection to the EDAS Board
Fan Alert Warning Raised when any fan malfunctions
Power Supply Alert
Warning Raised when any power supply malfunctions
3.1.5
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 36
Conditions - Protocol Processor/HLC
Name Type Condition Details – Raised When . . .
PP Down Alarm Down
PP Server Warning N/A No ‘warnings’ currently exist for the protocol Processor
Name Type Condition Details
Line Card Down
Alarm Down NMS doesn’t hear from line card for 30 seconds
Acquisition CRC
Warning >200 Threshold exceeded in a single hub stats message
Traffic CRC
Warning >10 Threshold exceeded in a single hub stats message
Rx Overflow Frames
Warning 0 Hub DMA overflows once
NMS doesn’t hear from the Protocol Processor for six seconds
3.1.5
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 37
Conditions - RemoteName Type Condition Details – Raised When . . . LL Down or Out-of-Network
Alarm Down PP declares this remote out of network
Latency Timeout Alarm Down NMS misses three consecutive ICMP echo responses (one sent every 5 seconds – default)
Latency Warning 2000 Response time (to ICMP ping) exceeds threshold in milliseconds (or 2 seconds)
Downstream C/N Warning Low: 7High: 25
Remote’s perceived receive signal (Carrier-to-Noise Ratio) falls outside operational range
Upstream C/N Warning Low: 7High: 25
Hub’s perceived receive signal (Carrier-to-Noise Ratio) falls outside operational range
Temperature Warning Low: 15High: 75
Board temperature in Celsius falls outside range
Local LAN Disconnect
Warning Warning Remote’s Ethernet port is detected as being physically disconnected
Lost Contact Warning Warning Protocol Processor loses contact with the remote
Symbol Offset Warning High: 250 Timing offset exceeds limit
Calibrated Transmit Power
Warning >-35 dBm Transmit Power falls below -35 dBm, calibrated range
GPS Signal lost Warning No Reset GPS Receiver disconnected or signal lost
Offline Normal Offline Remote is commanded offline via console or iSite
3.1.5
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 38
“Main” Conditions - Observation ViewNetwork Elements can be Placed “Under Observation”
Applies to only certain network elementsProtocol Processor and BladesHub Line CardRemote
Isolates conditions for the specific element from other network activityIn display, right-click on row enables menu to “Cancel” or open a “Remote Control Panel” for remote under observation
Search for condition raised, cleared, or both
Select Tab to View Specific Remotes
3.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 39
Conditions/Events – Select Items
Select “Conditions” or “Event” to View
“Select Items” Dialog Box Opens for Selections
Select Parameters for Presentation of DetailTime Frame Requested; if Historical, “Time Range” Also“Save to” File Name, if Desired to Save Detail to FileNetwork Elements to be Reported on are Selected
Selection from Menu
Time Frame“Save To”File Option
Network Elements
Dialog Box Opens for Input
3.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 40
Historical Condition Query with Filter
Filter Available in Historical Condition Queries
Allows Filtering on Condition Type for Historical Queries
Search Alarm or WarningsAll “UCP_OUT_OF_NETWORK” Alarms, or . . .
All “UCP_LOST_CONTACT” Warnings, for Example
Search for Condition Raised, Cleared, or Both
Search Groups
Time Range
Select Type
3.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 41
Event Query with Text Filter
Enter regexp filter here
Time Range
Analog Clock
Query the Event Log with a Text Filter
Allows “Regular Expression”Search of Event Text
Example Filters:“MCAST” finds all multicast events“TCP.*addr: 10.0.19.249” finds all connections from specified address“Bad password” finds all aborted telnet attempts
New Historical Time Specifier (Described Earlier)
Analog clock simplifies entering time rangesOpened using ‘ ‘ Button. . .
3.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 42
Conditions Tab Results Pane
“Conditions” Tab Displays Multicolumn FormatArrow indicates ‘multiple condition’ detail availableClick on arrow to ‘expand’ detail for specific ‘Condition’ sequenceRight click on any row to open menu, as shown
Conditions Tab
Open Menu
3.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 43
Conditions/Time Line Tab
“Time Line” Graphical Format Right click on display for menuMenu allows selection of viewing intervalSelect “Details” for viewing
Graphical Display
“Detail” View
3.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 44
Conditions Interpretation
Conditions Displays are in Multicolumn FormatSorted on Timestamp in ascending order (default)Example below ‘walks’ through Remote reset & recovery
Each “Condition” builds on the last until & unless cleared Icons are used to indicate clearly the “Condition” statusArrows ‘down-turned’ indicate an open group of related “Conditions”
Selection from Main Menu
3.2.1 - 2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 45
Event Interpretation
System “Events” Log Activity Occurring on Network ElementsReal-Time & HistoricalDefaulted display in Real-Time
Sorted by ascending timestampResort by clicking on column heading
Historical “Events” up to one week prior to current date availableExamples of system “Events” are:
Telnet connectivityUCP messages from PP to RemotesSWEEP messages during acquisitionMulticast Package processingFirmware image or options file written to flash
3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 46
Snapshots
Selection from Menu
Snapshots Selected from Network or Inroute Group Level Tree Menus
“Network Conditions Snapshot” view current states of Elements“Network Data Snapshot” monitor a variety of network data points for multiple Remotes simultaneously
Network Tree Level Selected Determines Detail Displayed & Functional Submenus Available
3.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 47
Network Conditions Snapshot
Network Inroute Groups & Remotes in a Multicolumn List Viewed More CompactlySubmenu Pull-Downs Allow More Detailed Analysis of Selected Network ElementsSelect “Network Condition Snapshot”Viewing OptionsHover Pointer Over Any Snapshot Element for Information Box
Condition Snapshot
Snapshot Options
“Hover” Detail
3.4.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 48
Network Conditions Snapshot (cont’d)Condition Snapshot
Multiple Select
Snapshot Options
Remote “Snapshot”Menu & Selection
Right Click on any Row Opens Menu
Select Multiple Elements to Report on
Right-Click on Any Highlighted Row to Open Menu for Available Options
Select Report & Dialog Box Identifies Only Remotes Selected in Snapshot
Remotes Auto Selected from Snapshot ‘List’
3.4.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 49
Network Data Snapshot
Inroute Groups & Remotes in Another Format, as a Detailed Multicolumn Spreadsheet
Allows Display of Selected Multiple Real-Time Parameters
Provides Capability to Monitor Selected Remotes Across a Variety of Real-Time Data Points Simultaneously
Menu Available for Window Use as Always
Network “Snapshot”Results (w/Open Menu)Dialog Box Opens
for Selections
3.4.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 50
Monitoring Protocol Processor Blades“Remotes”
Tab
“Process” Tab
Select “Blade Info” from Protocol Processor or Blade
Three ‘Tabs’ Appear to Enable Different Views“Process” Tab – Expand the Blade’s Tree for displaying all processes running on this blade
“Remotes” Tab – Displays those Remotes currently supported by this blade
“CPU Usage” Tab – Displays Table of CPU usage information (alternative method described later, and in iMonitor User’s Guide Section 4.2.1)
“CPU Usage” Tab
4.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 51
iMonitor Probe
Allows Specific Tasks to be Performed on an Individual Remote
Change Remote’s transmit power value (manually, via UDP, & temporary)View, save, clear and reset Remote’s statisticsView, save, clear and clear parametersPerform LL Bounce, Acq Bounce on all protocol layersMonitor a Remote’s temperatureTelnet to a Remote (must be “in the Network” for success)Connect (via Telnet) to the Protocol Processor
4.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 52
iMonitor Probe Access Protocol Processor Stats
& Parameters
Adjust TX Power
Telnet to Remote
Reset Remote
Graph of Temperature
Telnet to PP
View/Reset Stats; View Parameters
LL/ACQ Bounce
Save to File; Clear Display
“Probe” Pane is Available from Three Nodes in Network Tree
NetworkInroute GroupIndividual Remotes (Menu option selection or as a “Control Panel” tab)
Allows Specific Tasks to be Performed, or Monitored on an Individual Remote
4.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 53
CPU Usage “List View”
Detail
“Chart View”Graphical Display
Selectable for the Blade Element Only (by Blade)“Chart View” shows a plot of CPU Utilization Graphically
“List View” gives a tabular format with slightly more detail
“CPU Usage” Tab
4.2.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 54
Time Plan
4.2.2
Time Plan Provides Detail on Time Slot Usage“Timeplan” Tab shows a graphical display of time slots
“Slot Assignment” gives a tabular format dynamically
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 55
Inroute Distribution
1. Right Click on Network Icon
2. Select “Bandwidth Usage” or “Inroute Distribution” from Menu
3. Displays Associated Data in Tabular Form (Dynamic)
Inroute Distribution Shows distribution of remote sites in slots-per-frame
Detail includes each configured Inroute
Totals for all Inroutes and individual Inroute slots ‘averages’ are displayed (per minute)
4.2.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 56
Hub Stats
Line Card StatsHub Stats Record Important Link Data
4.3.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 57
Control Panel – General Tab
Remote Control Panel – General TabIncludes detail from iBuilder configuration
Arrows indicate additional detail, seen with arrow selection
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 58
Control Panel – Events/Conditions Tab
Remote Control Panel – Events/Conditions TabUpper Window displays “Events” detail for remote selected
Lower window displays “Conditions” detail
Can retrieve “Historical” and “Real-Time” detail
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 59
Control Panel - SATCOM Detail
Remote Control Panel – SATCOM TabGraphical Display for “Downstream SNR”Graphical Display for “Upstream SNR”Graphical Display for “Symbol and Frequency Offsets”All iMonitor Graphs are ‘Auto-Ranging’
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 60
Control Panel - SAT Traffic Tab
Remote Control Panel – SAT Traffic Tab“Downstream” Traffic displayed graphically“Upstream” Traffic displayed graphically
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 61
Control Panel - IP Traffic Tab
Remote Control Panel – IP Traffic Tab“Downstream” IP Traffic displayed graphically“Upstream” IP Traffic displayed graphically
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 62
Control Panel – Probe Tab
Remote Control Panel – Probe TabSee previous discussion on “Probe” functions (page 51-51) for detailed Probe Tab Allows Access to Limited Commands“Remote Power” Reported and Can Be Changed“Telnet Remote” Opens a Telnet Session to the Remote Console Port“Reset Remote” Allows Soft Reset from iMonitor“Remote Temperature” Graphical Format“Telnet Protocol Processor” Allows a Telnet Session to Be Established on the Network PP“Protocol Processor” Allows Operator to Gather and Display/Manipulate PP Stats
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 63
Control Panel – Remote Status Tab
Remote Control Panel – Remote Status TabReports Valuable Remote Operational Detail“Historical” or “Get Past” (Real-Time) Possible“Time” & “Date” Stamped Entries“Downstream C/N” Value, in dB“Tx Pwr”, in dBm, Reports Remote Current Transmit Power Value“Rx Pwr”, in dBm, Indicates Remote Receive Composite Power Value“Digital Rx Pwr”, in dBm, Remote Digital Receive Power Value (Debug)“FLL DAC”, in Hex, Reported (Debug)“Rx COF”, in Hz, Reported (Debug)“Temp”, in Degrees Centigrade“TDM Lost” Reports TDM Frame Lock Loss Since Last Reset“Time Ticks” ReportedLAN Port Configuration Detail Reported
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 64
Control Panel – UCP Info Tab
Remote Control Panel – UCP Info Tab“Historical” or “Get Past” (Real-Time) Possible“Time” & “Date” Stamped Entries“Up C/N” Value, in dB, Reports Upstream C/N“Power Adjustment”, in dB, Reports Adjustment of Transmit Power at Remote“Symbol Offset” Indicates Symbol Offset Value“Freq Offset” Indicates Frequency Offset Value
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 65
Control Panel – Latency Tab
Remote Control Panel – UCP Info Tab“Historical” or “Get Past” (Real-Time) Possible“Time” & “Date” Stamped Entries“Remote” Gives the Remote ‘Name’“Mgmt IP Address” Reports Management IP“Latency”, in ms Indicates Amount of Latency on This Link“ID” is the MySQL Database Identifier (Internal)“SN” is the Remote Unique Serial Number“Network” is the Network This Remote is Assigned to
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 66
Control Panel – QoS Tab
Remote Control Panel – UCP Info TabDisplays “Downstream QoS” or “Upstream QoS” Configured With QoS Filter and Traffic Profiles for Each“Service Level” and “Rules” as Configured for EachSegmentation and Reassembly Detail for Each
4.3.3
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 67
Bandwidth Usage - Selection
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Bandwidth Usage Report (Dynamic/Real-Time)Right Click on Level of Report in TreeSelect Devices to Report on Dialog Box Opens
5.3.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 68
Bandwidth Usage - Results
Bandwidth Usage ResultsReport Generated Based on SelectionResults Displayed Dynamically, Refreshing in Real-Time
5.3.4
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 69
Long-Term Bandwidth Reporting
User-specified parameters:Remotes to report onDirection (upstream, downstream, both)Time range (defaults to 1 week from current time)Total Remotes or report individuallyTotal IP types or report individuallyInterval for each report entry
IP Report Outputs:Total traffic in KbytesAverage kbpspercentage of theoretical maximum channel capacity
(bytes per slot) * (slots per frame) * (1000 / frame length in ms)
SAT Report Outputs:Total traffic in KbytesAverage kbps
See tech note entitled Long-Term Bandwidth Usage
6.1.1-2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 70
IP Long Term BW Usage - Selection
IP Long Term Bandwidth Usage Report
Right Click on Level of Report in TreeSelect Devices to Report on When Dialog Box Opens
6.1.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 71
IP Long Term BW Usage - Results
IP Long Term Bandwidth Usage ResultsReport Generated Based on SelectionResults Displayed can be Printed, Saved to File, etc.
6.1.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 72
SAT Long Term BW Usage - Selection
SAT Long Term Bandwidth Usage Report
Right Click on Level of Report in TreeSelect Devices to Report on When Dialog Box Opens
6.1.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 73
SAT Long Term BW Usage - Results
SAT Long Term Bandwidth Usage ResultsReport Generated Based on SelectionResults Displayed can be Printed, Saved to File, etc.
6.1.1
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 74
Remote Availability Reporting
Data derived from state changes in archive database
User-specified parameters:Remotes to report onTime range (defaults to 1 week from current time)
Outputs:Up hours in time rangePercentage of uptime in time rangeDown hours in time rangePercentage of down time in time range
6.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 75
Remote Availability -Selection
Remote Availability ReportRight Click on Level of Report in TreeSelect Devices to Report on When Dialog Box Opens
6.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 76
Remote Availability -Results
Remote Availability ResultsReport Generated Based on SelectionResults Displayed can be Printed, Saved to File, etc.
6.2
iMonitor User Guide, Reference Section ; IOM, Chapter 7, slide 77
Sharing Data w/Other Applications & People
Printing from all list controlsClick on a list control window in iMonitor
Select File ⇨ Print from main menu
Copy/Paste from all list controlsSelect one or more lines from a list control using standard Windows selection keysUsing right mouse, select “Copy”Paste into Excel or any other Windows application
Save to File from Probe TabFrom Probe window, select protocol layer and view stats or paramsPress “Save to File” to save
Direct Database Access via ODBCSee tech note entitled Accessing the NMS Stats Archive
Appendix
*** Thank You ***
Reference: NMS iMonitor User Guide, Release 6.0.0, April 6, 2005
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