Overview
The Networking Package (NP) is the FOXMAN-UN’s Network Management System (NMS) layer for TDM (PDH and SDH) networks, whereas the Basic Package (BP) is the FOXMAN-UN’s Element Management System (EMS) layer.
The BP manages functions and capabilities within each managed network element (NE):
• Network element (NE) configuration (via UCST/FOXCST):
− adding a unit,
− parameter settings of individual units and its sub-units (interfaces, ports),
− cross-connections.
• Section Management:
Sections represent the type of connectivity between NEs and NEs of type FO or a combination thereof.
The above information is provided to FOXMAN-UN NP by FOXMAN-UN BP. It is used by NP to manage TDM paths across the network for circuit provisioning.
FOXMAN-UN inside the TMN Pyramid
Automated Network and Service Provisioning
FOXMAN-UN NP is an integrated function of FOXMAN-UN that automates network and service provisioning for FOX51x and FOX61x based TDM networks. FOXMAN-UN NP includes many practical process enhancements, which allow for faster configuration and circuit provisioning compared to current solution implemented in the FOXMAN-UN BP.
It provides a system for fast and efficient:
• TDM end-to-end provisioning:
− Existing end-to-end connections can be modified or deleted.
− New end-to end connections can be created using the available network capacity.
• Network documentation:
− Makes the discovery of all end-to-end connections (Transport Entities).
− Keeps the information in its own database.
− Keeps its database synchronised with network changes.
TDM end-to-end connection (example)