Network Management for Mobile Wireless

Overview

CiscoWorks for Mobile Wireless R3.0

Introduction

CiscoWorks for Mobile Wireless is a suite of element management system (EMS) applications that enhances the delivery of new mobile wireless services by taking advantage of Cisco mobility platforms. It is based on CiscoWorks and is intended to address the element management requirements of mobile wireless service providers and to provide fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security (FCAPS) functionality as they transition their service delivery networks from second-generation (2G) circuit-based traffic to 2.5G and 3G IP-based services.

This solution set extends the benefits of the CiscoWorks family of software, used around the world for years by service providers, to the mobile wireless industry. See Figure 1.

Features

CiscoWorks for Mobile Wireless focuses on four main management areas:

LAN Management

The LAN Management Solution (LMS) bundle provides operationally focused applications for configuration, fault monitoring, and troubleshooting local networks. A browser interface provides easy-to-use access to topology maps, configuration services, and important system, device, and performance information. Because these applications are browser accessible, administrators now have the freedom to access network tools anywhere from within the network.

Routed WAN Management

The Routed WAN Management Solution bundle provides a collection of powerful applications to configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot routed wide-area networks, thereby dramatically reducing their complexity. This suite of solution applications provides increased visibility into network behavior and quickly identifies performance bottlenecks and long-term performance trends. It also provides sophisticated configuration tools to optimize bandwidth and utilization across expensive and critical WAN links in the network. Finally, it can receive and analyze information collected by Remote Monitoring (RMON) devices, adding value to existing probe investments.

Access Point Name Management

For GPRS networks (only), the Cisco APN Manager provides a CiscoWorks Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and a flow-through application programming interface (API) to provision access point names (APNs) within the GPRS Support Node (GSN) complex to support centralized public data network (PDN) access. It provides a Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) interface to view and configure APN profiles in the GGSN and Domain Name System (DNS) resource record from network management systems (NMSs) and other third-party operations support systems (OSSs).

Fault Mediation

The Cisco Mobile Wireless Fault Mediator (MWFM) provides alarm filtering and correlation to the Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) routers or Packet Data Service Node (PDSN) routers in code division multiple access (CDMA) networks and their neighboring Cisco Catalyst^® switches. It also provides an integration for the CiscoWorks GUI to view and sort alarms. In addition, MWFM seamlessly integrates with network and service-layer fault OSSs to provide a complete network monitoring solution.

CSG Provisioning

The Cisco Content Signalling Gateway (CSG) Provisioning Manager provides a web-based GUI to configure the CSG. Cisco CSG Provisioning Manager seamlessly configures user-aware accounting and content billing attributes to the Cisco Catalyst 6500 switch and the Cisco 7600 router. It provides a user-friendly interfaces that automates and simplifies the CSG configuration process.

Benefits

Customers deploying CiscoWorks (see Figure 2) for Mobile Wireless will enjoy the following benefits:

Specifications

Supported Platforms

CiscoWorks for Mobile Wireless supports the following platforms:

System Requirements

Solaris Server Minimum Requirements

The server system requirements for the CiscoWorks for Mobile Wireless solution are given in Table 1.

Refer to product installation documentation for more detailed information on setting up and configuring this solution.

Service and Support

Cisco is unmatched in the breadth and depth of its access to resources, shared intellectual capital, and leading data and telecommunications products and expertise. This combination enables Cisco to provide the highest quality available in carrier-class support, solutions, and vision for its service-provider customers. Cisco service and support solutions enhance the value of your investment in network infrastructure, resulting in an overall reduced cost of doing business. Now you can deliver fully on the promise of internetworking technology, with the backing of world-class support and service.

Ordering Information

To place an order, contact your local Cisco sales representative.

For More Information

To learn more about Cisco mobile wireless products and solutions, please go to, http://www.cisco.com/go/mobile