Overview
Cisco® EnergyWise encompasses a highly intelligent network-based approach to communicate messages that measure and control energy between network devices and endpoints. The network discovers Cisco EnergyWise manageable devices, monitors their power consumption, and takes action based on business rules to reduce power consumption. EnergyWise uses a unique domain-naming system to query and summarize information from large sets of devices, making it simpler than traditional network management capabilities. Cisco EnergyWise's management interfaces allow facilities and network management applications to communicate with endpoints and each other using the network as a unifying fabric. The management interface uses standard Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to integrate Cisco and third-party management systems.
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) is an integrated suite of management tools that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. Built upon popular Internet-based standards, CiscoWorks LMS applications help enable network operators to manage the network through a browser-based interface that can be accessed any time from anywhere within the network. CiscoWorks LMS maintains a centralized list of all Cisco network devices and their credentials that serves as a single repository for all CiscoWorks applications whether they are installed locally or distributed in a multiserver deployment. CiscoWorks LMS Portal provides functional views that can be customized to meet the needs of an individual or group of network operations staff, simplifying integration and navigation between Cisco and other third-party application functionality.
LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise
LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise provides LMS 3.2 customers with a set of management functionality that simplifies and automates the energy management lifecycle, reducing the time and effort required to transform business energy policy to real energy savings. Power management for EnergyWise consists of provisioning and configuring energy policy, monitoring and reporting on energy consumption, and troubleshooting and remediation of power related issues. The EnergyWise portal organizes all EnergyWise functions into a single "portal" for quick navigation and real-time energy updates (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise
Once the EnergyWise plug-in for LMS is downloaded from Cisco.com, additional new EnergyWise specific features and benefits are available.
Table 1 lists the features and benefits of LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise.
Table 1. Features and Benefits
LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise provides comprehensive support for automating and monitoring power for networking attached devices in the enterprise.
Discovery: Understanding EnergyWise Enabled and Capable Devices
Out-of-the-box readiness reports help quickly identify network devices that are capable of supporting and running the necessary EnergyWise Cisco IOS® Software release (Figure 2). If a device is EnergyWise capable but does not have the appropriate release of Cisco IOS Software installed, LMS provides the necessary workflows to automate the Cisco IOS Software image upgrade, reducing the manual steps and time required to download and enable the appropriate image.
Figure 2. EnergyWise Readiness Reports
Enabling EnergyWise and Configuring Power to Network Attached Devices
Device grouping allows a group of devices to be associated with an EnergyWise domain. A domain can represent a geographic location, a specific place in the network such as access switches in a wiring closet, or any energy-specific logical representation. Once a group is defined, additional EnergyWise attributes such as role, keywords, and importance can be specified at the port and device level. Once attributes are specified, they can be used in the policy definition and configuration of power settings for a specific device group, simplifying and automating the process of deploying energy policy to a device or port group controlling and specifying power to network attached devices.
As an example, automating the rollout of weekend power policy for all IP phones can be achieved with ease by choosing the "IP Phone" port group, which is available out of the box, and configuring the shutdown and power-up events. (See Figure 3.)
Figure 3. Configuring EnergyWise
Monitoring and Reporting on Power Consumption
Visibility of power consumption and usage over time is very important to effectively manage and promote efficient energy use. Real-time polling of energy-related device attributes provides up-to-the-minute status and utilizations on top energy consumers for immediate attention and isolation of possible energy-related issues. Historical reporting and trending allow power consumption to be tracked based on time of day, and notifications can be sent based on thresholds to drive automation for remediation of energy-related problems. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4. Power Consumption Reports
Isolating and Troubleshooting Power Issues
Monitor and baseline power consumption level for different entities and setup thresholds or trend watches to get notification on violations. TrendWatch makes it easier to set up rules such as notify over email when any of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices in branch offices has changed power consumption from its baseline for over 30 percent. Detailed inventory and configuration information helps to isolate mis-configuration. Use NetShow functionality to troubleshoot EnergyWise event and operational problems.
System Requirements
For specific hardware and software server and client requirements, refer to the CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution 3.2 product datasheet under the Product Literature section at http://www.cisco.com/go/lms.
Ordering Information
LMS 3.2 for EnergyWise is a drop-in, available free of charge from the software center on Cisco.com. CiscoWorks LMS is available for ordering through regular Cisco sales and distribution channels worldwide. To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page.
Service and Support
Using the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach, Cisco and its partners provide a broad portfolio of end-to-end services and support that can help increase your network's business value and return on investment. This approach defines the minimum set of activities needed, by technology and by network complexity, to help you successfully deploy and operate Cisco technologies and optimize their performance throughout the lifecycle of your network.
For More Information
For more information about the CiscoWorks LMS, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/lms or contact your local Cisco account representative or send an email to the Product Marketing group at lms-pm@cisco.com.