Table Of Contents
Managing Modules
C12kM Module Names
Launching the Module Management Windows
Module Configuration
Viewing the Configuration Window
Commissioning a Selected Module
Decommissioning a Selected Module
Module Configuration Window—Detailed Description
Configuration Tab
Module Fault Management
Viewing the Module Fault Management Window
Module Fault Management Window—Detailed Description
Module Availability
Cisco Contact Details
Module Performance
Viewing the Module Performance Window
Starting or Stopping Performance Logging
Module Performance Window—Detailed Description
CPU Usage
Performance Logging
Module Inventory
Viewing the Module Inventory Window
Module Inventory Window—Detailed Description
General
Asset Tracking
Managing Modules
This chapter describes the management tasks that can be performed on the modules in the Cisco 12000 series internet router being managed using the Cisco 12000 Manager (C12kM) application.
The following modules can be managed within C12kM:
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GRPs
•Line cards—ATM, Ethernet, POS, DS-3, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
•Supporting modules—CSCs, SFCs, AC or DC power supply modules, fan tray modules, blower modules, alarm modules and bus board
This chapter contains the following sections:
•C12kM Module Names
•Launching the Module Management Windows
•Module Configuration
•Module Fault Management
•Module Performance (only available on GRPs)
•Module Inventory
C12kM Module Names
The naming convention used in C12kM for line cards, GRPs, CSCs, and SFCs is an abbreviated form of the type of module, followed by the slot number of the module. For example, an ATM line card in slot 6 is called A6, and a POS line card in slot 3 is called P3.
Table 5-1 identifies each module type and its respective abbreviation in C12kM.
Table 5-1 Abbreviated Module Names
Module
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C12kM Abbreviation
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DS-3
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D
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POS
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P
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ATM
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A
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Fast Ethernet
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FE
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Gigabit Ethernet
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GE
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Unrecognized Modules*
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GM (Generic Module)
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GRP
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RP
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CSC
|
C
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SFC
|
SF
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Launching the Module Management Windows
Table 5-2 displays the Module Management windows that can be launched from each object type. For example, the Module Fault Management window can be launched from a Site, Shelf, Chassis or Module object, but cannot be launched from an Interface object.
Table 5-2 Launching the Module Management Windows
C12kM Window/Task
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Objects to Select to Open the Window
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Menu Options to Select to Open Window
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Site
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Shelf
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Chassis
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Module
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Interface
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Module Configuration
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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C12kM Management>Physical>Module>
Configuration
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Module Fault Management
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Fault Management
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Module Performance
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Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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Yes
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No
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C12kM Management>Physical>Module> Performance
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Module Inventory
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Yes
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Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
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No
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C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Inventory
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Note C12kM windows cannot be opened when multiple objects are selected (the menu options to open the C12kM windows are grayed out). Available menu options can be launched from a site object containing the required objects, when required.
Module Configuration
The Configuration window allows you to commission or decommission any module. You can also provide text descriptions of the specific module, if required.
The Module Configuration section provides the following information:
•Viewing the Configuration Window
•Commissioning a Selected Module
•Decommissioning a Selected Module
•Module Configuration Window—Detailed Description
Viewing the Configuration Window
To view the Configuration window, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Right click (on a relevant object icon in the Map Viewer window or from an object pick list) and select the C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Configuration option. Refer to Table 5-2 for information on which objects allow you to launch the Configuration window. The Configuration window appears with the Configuration tab displayed:
Figure 5-1 Configuration Window
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module from the list boxes displayed at the left of the window.
Note You can select multiple Modules (from the Module object selector list) which allows you to commission all of the selected modules simultaneously. You can choose multiple modules in a list by holding down the Shift key and then selecting the first and last module in the list. You can choose multiple individual modules by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual modules.
Commissioning a Selected Module
Commissioning a GRP card also commissions all interfaces under the GRP card. Commissioning a supporting module commissions the module and its interface objects.
To commission a module, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Open the Configuration window. Refer to the "Viewing the Configuration Window" section for further details.
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module from the list boxes displayed at the left of the window.
Step 3 Enter additional descriptions into the Description 1 and Description 2 fields in the Additional Descriptions area (if required). Entering additional descriptions is optional.
Step 4 Choose Commission to commission the selected module. An Action Report window appears confirming that the commissioning action was completed successfully.
Figure 5-2 Action Report Window
Step 5 Choose Close to close the Action Report window.
The selected module is now commissioned. Commissioning a GRP or any supporting module initiates the following activities:
•Heartbeat polling begins on the object
•The state is changed to normal
•Status data becomes available
Commissioning a line card initiates the following activities:
•All interfaces on the line card are also commissioned
•Heartbeat polling begins on the line card and interfaces
•The line card and active interfaces are placed in the normal state
•Any interfaces that are pre-deployed but not active change to the errored state
•Status data becomes available on the line card and interfaces
Decommissioning a Selected Module
Note You can select multiple Modules from the Module object selector list. Selecting multiple modules allows you to decommission all of the selected modules simultaneously. You can choose multiple modules in a list by holding down the Shift key and then selecting the first and last module in the list. You can choose multiple individual modules by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual modules.
Decommissioning a GRP card also decommissions all interfaces under that GRP card.
To decommission a module, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Open the Configuration window. Refer to the "Viewing the Configuration Window" section for further details.
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module from the list boxes displayed at the left of the window.
Step 3 Choose Decommission to decommission the selected module. An Action Report window appears confirming that the decommissioning action was completed successfully.
Figure 5-3 Action Report Window
Step 4 Choose Close to close the Action Report window.
The selected module is now decommissioned. Decommissioning a GRP or any supporting module initiates the following activities:
•Heartbeat polling stops on the object
•The state is changed to decommissioned
•Status data is no longer available
•Performance polling stops on the module (if enabled)
Decommissioning a line card initiates the following activities:
•All interfaces and ATM connections on the line card are also decommissioned
•Heartbeat polling stops on the line card and interfaces
•The line card, interfaces, and ATM connections are placed in the decommissioned state
•Status data is no longer available on the line card and interfaces
•Performance polling stops on the line card and interfaces (if enabled)
Module Configuration Window—Detailed Description
The Module Configuration window displays a single Configuration tab.
Configuration Tab
The Configuration tab (see Figure 5-1) displays three areas: Additional Descriptions Actions, and Commission Status.
Additional Descriptions
The Descriptions 1 and Descriptions 2 fields (optional) allow you to specify additional description information for the selected module (if required).
Actions
The Actions area contains two buttons:
Commission—Commissions the selected module.
Decommission—Decommissions the selected module.
Commission Status
The Commission Status area displays the status of the last commission performed on the selected module. Possible values are Succeeded or Failed.
Module Fault Management
The Module Fault Management window is a read-only window and provides fault information for a selected module. You do not need to enter any information into any of the fields. This section provides the following information:
•Viewing the Module Fault Management Window
•Module Fault Management Window—Detailed Description
Viewing the Module Fault Management Window
To view the Module Fault Management window, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Right click (on a relevant object icon in the Map Viewer window or from an object pick list) and select the C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Fault Management option. Refer to Table 5-2 for information on which objects allow you to launch the Module Fault Management window. The Module Fault Management window appears, with the Fault Management tab displayed:
Figure 5-4 Module Fault Management Window
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module from the list boxes at the left of the window. The fault management information for the selected module appears. For detailed information on the areas within this tab, refer to the "Module Fault Management Window—Detailed Description" section.
Module Fault Management Window—Detailed Description
The Module Fault Management window displays a single Fault Management tab. The Fault Management tab displays two areas: Module Availability and Cisco Contact Details.
Module Availability
The Module Availability area contains the following fields:
•Up Time—Displays the time after the network portion of the system was last re-initialized for the selected GRP module.
•Free Memory—Displays the memory space (in bytes) currently unused by the selected GRP module.
•Last Restart Reason—Displays the reason for the system being re-initiated for the selected GRP module.
•Last Authentication Failure Address—Displays the last authorization failure IP address for the selected module.
•Operational Status—Displays the current operational status of the selected GRP module. Possible values are:
–Up—Module is recognized by the device and is operational.
–Down—Module is not recognized by the device or not enabled for operation.
–Standby—Module is enabled and is acting as standby. This value is only applicable for redundant GRPs.
Cisco Contact Details
This Cisco Contact Details area provides Cisco contact details.
Module Performance
The Module Performance window displays the current performance information for the selected GRP module.
Note You can select multiple Modules from the Module object selector list. Selecting multiple modules allows you to start or stop performance logging for all of the selected modules simultaneously. You can choose multiple modules in a list by holding down the Shift key and then selecting the first and last module in the list. You can choose multiple individual modules by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual modules.
The Module Performance tab displays CPU Usage information and allows you to Start or Stop performance logging for one or more selected modules.
Note Performance logging can also be started on a per module (GRP) or physical interface basis. For details on how to start performance logging for a selected module (GRP), refer to the "Module Performance" section. For details on how to start performance logging for a selected physical interface (such as Ethernet, ATM, or DS-3), refer to the "Starting Performance Logging for a Selected Interface" section.
Selecting a module provides performance data for the selected module. The values displayed relate to CPU performance, so modules without a CPU display the same value as the CPU card in the chassis.
The Module Performance section provides the following information:
•Viewing the Module Performance Window
•Starting or Stopping Performance Logging
•Module Performance Window—Detailed Description
Viewing the Module Performance Window
To view the Module Performance window, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Right click (on a relevant object icon in the Map Viewer window or from an object pick list) and select the C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Performance option. Refer to Table 5-2 for information on which objects allow you to launch the Module Performance window. The Module Performance window appears, with the Performance tab displayed:
Figure 5-5 Module Performance Window
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module(s) from the list boxes displayed at the left of the window. The performance information for the selected GRP module is displayed.
Tip Line cards are listed, as well as supporting modules in the Module list box. Although line cards and supporting modules are listed, no performance data is available for these modules.
Starting or Stopping Performance Logging
Performance logging allows performance information to be collected for a selected module. This historical information can then be viewed using the Cisco EMF Performance Manager application. "Performance Management and Historical Data," provides further information on how to use the Performance Manager application.
To Start/Stop performance logging for a selected module, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Open the Module Performance window. Refer to the "Viewing the Module Performance Window" section for further details.
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module(s) from the list boxes displayed at the left of the window. The performance information for the selected GRP module is displayed.
Note You can select multiple Modules from the Module object selector list. Selecting multiple modules allows you to stop performance logging for all of the selected modules simultaneously. You can choose multiple modules in a list by holding down the Shift key and then selecting the first and last module in the list. You can choose multiple individual modules by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the individual modules.
Step 3 Click Start to begin performance logging for the selected module. Click Stop to stop performance logging for the selected module.
Step 4 Launch the Performance Manager application to view the historical performance information for the selected module. Refer to "Performance Management and Historical Data," for further information on how to use the Performance Manager application.
Module Performance Window—Detailed Description
The Module Performance window (see Figure 5-5) displays a single Performance tab. The Performance tab has two areas: CPU Usage and Performance Logging.
CPU Usage
The CPU Usage area displays the following fields:
•CPU Busy %—Displays the percentage of CPU put to use for the selected GRP module.
•Average (1 min)—Displays the percentage of CPU being utilized averaged over a minute period for the selected GRP module.
•Average (5 min)—Displays the percentage of CPU being utilized averaged over five minute period for the selected GRP module.
Performance Logging
The Performance Logging area allows you to start or stop performance logging.
•Start—Click Start to enable performance logging for the selected GRP module. Enabling performance logging allows performance data to be gathered for the selected module. Performance polling occurs every 15 minutes. Performance data is then gathered and stored for historical review.
Current performance data can be viewed in the performance windows, or you can view historical performance data in Performance Manager.
•Stop—Click Stop to stop all performance logging on the selected module. Disabling performance logging stops performance data from being gathered for the selected GRP module.
Module Inventory
The Module Inventory section provides the following information:
•Viewing the Module Inventory Window
•Module Inventory Window—Detailed Description
Viewing the Module Inventory Window
To view the Module Inventory window for a selected module, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Right click (on a relevant object icon in the Map Viewer window or from an object pick list) and select the C12kM Management>Physical>Module>Inventory option. Refer to Table 5-2 for information on which objects allow you to launch the Module Inventory window. The Module Inventory window appears, with the General tab displayed:
Figure 5-6 Module Inventory Window
Step 2 Choose a Chassis and Module from the list boxes at the left of the window. The inventory information for the selected module appears.
Note The Module Inventory window is read-only.
Module Inventory Window—Detailed Description
The Module Inventory window has two tabs: General and Asset Tracking. Only the General tab is applicable to C12kM. The Asset Tracking tab is not applicable.
General
The General tab (see Figure 5-5) has four areas:
Module Details
The Module Details area contains the following fields:
Serial Number—Displays the serial number of the selected module. This number is zero if data is unavailable.
Description—Displays a description of the selected module.
Type—Displays the type of the selected module.
System Details
The System Details area contains the following fields:
Host Name—Displays the host name of the system which contains the selected module.
Boot Image Host—Displays the IP address of the host, which supplies the software currently running.
Description—Displays the hardware type, software operating system, and networking software of the system that contains the selected module.
ROM ID—Displays the system boot trap description and version identifier.
Domain Name—Displays the domain portion of the domain name for the system which contains the selected module.
Services—Displays all the services available on the system.
Version Details
The Version Details area contains the following fields:
IOS—Displays the IOS operating software version being used by the selected module.
Hardware—Displays the version of the selected module.
Firmware—Not applicable to C12kM.
Software—Displays the software version installed in the card. No information appears if data is not available.
Slot & Ports
The Slot & Ports area contains the following fields:
Slot Number—Slot position the module occupies in the chassis.
Max Supported Ports—Maximum number of ports supported on this module.
Sub Slot Number—Not applicable to C12kM.
Number of Working Ports—Not applicable to C12kM.
Asset Tracking
The Asset Tracking tab is not applicable to C12kM.
