Product Bulletin , #1973
Announcing Cisco Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine 1.1
Cisco Systems announces the availability of the Cisco Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine (ESSE) with updates to its management software. ESSE enables service providers delivering optical Ethernet to centrally monitor, configure, and troubleshoot remote deployments of Cisco Optical Network Terminator—ONT 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Series. ESSE provides an aggregated view of each optical-to-copper demarcation point, allowing administrators to determine operational status or remotely troubleshoot issues of an ONT. The Cisco Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine can scale to support deployments of up to 2000 ONTs and allows administrative access to be partitioned between multiple network operators.
ESSE 1.1 includes the following:
NEW—SSL/SSH secured web-based ESSE sessions with access to specific ESSE tools is based on an individual's administrative role, ranging from view-only to full tool access
NEW—Easy identification of Cisco ONT 1000 Gigabit Ethernet Series devices using ten user-defined, searchable properties
NEW—Upper-layer data integration with Network Management System/Operations Support System (NMS/OSS) through sharing of Syslog messages and SNMP traps
- A centralized view of remotely deployed ONT optical-to-copper terminators, including where they are located, their flow control settings, and Layer 1 and 2 network service activities
- Ability to remotely troubleshoot and diagnose ONT and network connectivity problems
Availability
Customers interested in purchasing the CiscoWorks Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine can place orders through their normal sales channels after December 23, 2002. Existing customers interested in downloading the ESSE 1.1 software update can go to the CiscoWorks Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine Software Center page at:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/cw2000/
ESSE software contains encryption technologies controlled by the U.S. government and users wishing to download will be prompted to apply for permission to access the encrypted files on the Cisco.com Software Center website. The ESSE 1.1 software update will be available for download after December 18, 2002.
Ordering Information
The following table contains part numbers used to order the current Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine. This product includes strong encryption technology, which is restricted for some types of U.S. export.
Table 1: Ordering Information for CiscoWorks Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| CESSE-1105-K9 |
Cisco Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine; Includes the Cisco 1105 hardware platform and Ethernet Subscriber management software, version 1.1 |
| CON-SAS-CESSE11 |
SAS service contract for ESSE 1.X; provides TAC support, CCO Software Center access and maintenance updates |
| CON-SNT-CESSE11051 |
8x5xNBD service contract for the hardware component of the Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine 1.X: provides TAC support, CCO access and hardware parts replacement |
| 1Additional hardware service programs are available. Please contact your Cisco Sales Representative for additional information. |
Product Information
For additional product information refer to:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/sw/cscowork/
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/optical/
Additional Information
For additional information or questions, send e-mail to the product-marketing group at ciscoworks@cisco.com.