Information about Cisco iNode Manager

This document provides information on the Cisco Intelligent Node (iNode) Manager and how to install and use the application.

Overview

The Intelligent Node Manager (iNode Manager) allows you to remotely manage one or more Intelligent Nodes (iNodes) running version 2.0 or later. The iNode Manager is similar to the Local Control Software (LCS) with the Intelligent Node application (iNode App).

For information on Intelligent Nodes, refer the iNode documentation. The following table lists the major differences between an iNode Manager and an iNode App:

Managing iNodes

iNode Manager

iNode Mobile App (LCS)

Platform

Server or VM

Smart phone or Tablet

Location

Remote

Local (using USB cable)

Number of nodes

Multiple

One at a time

Dashboard

Following are the field descriptions:

Callout #

Name

Description

1

Dashboard

Snapshot view of all devices managed and monitored by the Cisco iNode Manager application.

2

Installed Nodes

Not applicable in this release.

3

Launch

Takes you to the iNode Manager page.

4

Cable

Not applicable in this release.

Inventory

Inventory has two tabs; Inventory and Credential Profiles.

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Inventory

The Inventory tab enables you to organize and update information about the Intelligent Nodes.

Following are the field descriptions for Inventory:

Name

Description

Status

Shows a graphical pie chart of all devices in the network, categorized by status:

  • Reachable

  • Unreachable

Type

Shows a graphical chart of all iNodes in the network.

Manufacturer

Shows a graphical chart of all iNodes in the network.

Not applicable to iNode Manager.

Edits device information.

Deletes a device from the inventory.

Exports device information to a CSV file.

Not supported.

Sets the columns in the device table.

Search

Allows you to search for and filter the network devices.

Devices table

Allows you to search and filter the iNodes.

iNode Manager

The iNode Manager page enables you to add, organize, and update information about the iNodes in the network.

The iNode Manager page has three tabs; Overview, Node Config, and Alarms.

Overview

This page provides a view of the number of iNodes, their connectivity status, the version of the software running on the iNodes, and the number and type of alarms raised on these iNodes. The page also provides a dashboard view of the iNodes and their statuses.

To add an iNode, click the , enter the IP address of the iNode, and click the Save button.

Node Config

Node Config page shows you the configuration details of each iNode managed by the iNode Manager application. It has three sections:

Dashboard

Provides the following details:

Parameter

Description

iNode and RPD IP Addresses

IPv4 and IPv6 addresses of the iNode and the connected RPD.

SW Version and Model

Software version running on the iNode and the model number of the iNode.

OIB Temperature

I/O board temperature

Power Supply

Provides details of the input and output power.

AGC Lock

Details of the AGC lock on each port.

System Information

Provides information such as the following:

  • Spectrum Capture Device Status

  • Theft Protection

  • Lid Status

  • LCS Access

  • Tamper

Analog Optical Receiver and Transmitter

Input and output power of the receiver and the transmitters.

Settings

You can configure the iNode and access control parameters through this page.

Forward and Reverse Path

Allows you to configure spectrum analysis on a per port basis. This page also provides the analysis using graphs for forward spectrum and reverse spectrum.

For more details, refer the iNode documentation.

Alarms

Provides the total number of alarms raised on the iNode including the type of alarms.