Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X NMS Configuration - Manual (Page 14)

MIDAS 4.X NMS Configuration , Rev. 6
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Introduction to MIDAS NMS
MIDAS software provides a graphical user interface
(GUI) for network management functions. Using
MIDAS, the operator configures, modifies, controls,
and monitors the elements in the satellite network. The
software provides:
• Graphical views of network statistics
• Input and maintenance of database information
• Password-secured access to system functions
and data
M M I I D D A A S S O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w
It is helpful to understand the basic description of a MIDAS satellite
communications network and the NMS before proceeding with the
explanation of the MIDAS operating instructions.
MIDAS services include:
• Circuit Restoral
• Hunt Groups
• Priority Assignments and Preemption
• Bandwidth Pools (Public or Private Pools)
• Predefined Point-to-Point (P-P) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Broadcast
Data and Video
• On-Demand PMP Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Return Channel
Assignments
• Remote Site Initiated Calls
• Full Mesh Circuit Capability
NMS Site
The NMS site hosts the combination of computers, printers, software, and
satellite modems responsible for managing the entire satellite communications
network.
The NMS site could also have one or more traffic-carrying nodes sharing the
RF equipment with the NMS. A node, if located with the NMS, still
communicates with the NMS over the satellite.