Nms components – Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X NMS Configuration User Manual
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MIDAS 4.X NMS Configuration , Rev. 6
Introduction to MIDAS NMS 1–3
NMS Components
The NMS consists of the following:
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The NMS Server is a Pentium
-based computer that also hosts the network
database. The NMS server functions include:
• Network configuration maintenance (of both static and dynamic
information)
• Bandwidth and power management
• Circuit management
• Network monitoring and control
• Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
The NMS Server also maintains an extensive log of all network events:
• Call detail records
• Alarms
• System events
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The operator workstation is a Pentium
desktop computer with the Microsoft
Windows NT operating system and the MIDAS software (the GUI).
Remote NMS Workstations are available, as an option.
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The SNM-1001 Network Control Modem allows communication of call
control and network management messages with the remote nodes over the
control channels. The modem transmits on the outbound control channel to the
remote nodes and receives the incoming messages from the remote nodes on
the inbound control channel.
For detailed information on the network control modem, refer to the
SNM-1001 Network Control Modem Operation and Maintenance Manual.
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The SNM-1002 LinkSync™ Modem monitors the outbound control channel
at the NMS site. The outbound control channel is used as the frequency and
power reference for LinkSync™ calculations.
Call detail records can be
exported for offline billing.