This section explains Cisco Optical Network Controller. Use it to understand the purpose, behavior, and dependencies that support the related Cisco Optical Network Controller workflow.
Core capabilities
Cisco Optical Network Controller operates as a provisioning network controller for Cisco optical networks. The controller delivers these operational outcomes.
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Centralizes onboarding of Cisco Optical Site Manager nodes.
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Collects inventory and topology data from managed Cisco Optical Site Manager nodes.
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Creates and deletes optical circuits through the Service Manager application.
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Monitors topology changes and service updates.
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Unifies topology, alarm, and performance monitoring views.