Cisco Optical Network Planner Configuration Guide, Releases 26.x.x

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Cisco ONP UI Reference

Updated: March 10, 2026

Overview

Describes the various interface options available in the Cisco ONP application, including the menu bar, network tree, design palette, and entity editor. It provides a comprehensive guide to navigating and managing network design elements within the graphical environment.

This appendix chapter describes the various options available in the Cisco ONP UI.

Table 1. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description

UI/UX enhancement

 Cisco ONP Release 26.1.1

Cisco ONP is enhanced with these UI/UX designs:

  • Salesforce BoM: Choose Export > Salesforce BoM to get BoM report in Salesforce format.

  • Multiple network downloads:Choose File > Download Networks and select up to five network designs to download.

  • Ageing loss support in imported and exported excel sheet

  • Network tree structure retention: Network tree does not collapse after parameter updates.

  • Populate shelves from bottom: Enable Populate Shelves From Bottom check box under Layout at site level to populate equipment from the bottom of the shelves.

  • Addition of equipment to restriction list: Add equipment to Restricted Equipment under System Release at network level to restrict the tool from using it in network design.

  • Database clean-up: Set hibernate.slowQuery.logging.enabled to true to enable database cleanup.

  • Automatic SD: Enable Auto at Optical Subnet level to enable basic automatic spectral density for the selected optical subnet.

  • Enhanced tuner mode: Added Maximum DataRate Maximum Capacity and Maximum DataRate Best OSNR to calculate results based on maximum data rate per maximum capacity and best OSNR.

  • Interoperability support for all networks: Allows different source and destination card types to interoperate.

  • Link availability report: Choose Export > Link Availability for an analyzed network to download the network design with link availability values.

  • Enhanced optical source search: More keywords are added to the search box to find Optical sources based on file parameters.

  • Frequency update in wavelength: Now wavelength values contain corresponding frequency values.

  • Editable Unique ID for chassis in Layout tab: Choose Edit > Edit Unique ID to edit the chassis UID for an analyzed network.

Enhancements and Engineering Initiatives

 Cisco ONP Release 25.1.1

This release includes several user experience and functionality enhancements to the application:

  • Added color indication at the circuit and network level in the network tree to represent optical feasibility and overall network performance.

  • Enhanced selection capabilities within the network tree for more efficient management.

  • Added version and timestamp information to exported reports to improve traceability and documentation.

  • Displayed edge labels directly on the map view for easier identification and understanding of network topology.

  • Provided users with the ability to unlock and modify entity properties within the entity editor.

  • Enabled users to edit the Effective Mode Area parameter for fibers, allowing for more accurate OSNR and power calculations.
Table 2. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Feature Description
User Interface Enhancements

Cisco ONP Release 24.3.1

Cisco ONP improves the user experience with these user interface enhancements:

  • Maps:

    • Providing an option to increase the workable area.

    • Switching to zoom mode that automatically centers the map on the selected node.

    • Highlighting nodes and fibers selected in the network tree on the map.

  • Entity Editor: Adding tooltips for some of the properties.

  • Results:

    • Including Raman information in the Fiber Details that are exported from Export>Fibers.

    • Introducing Export Report button to export Optical Reports/BOM differences between two networks in CONP.

    • Maintaining the recent view in the Results tab view when switching to the Map or BoM tabs.

  • Enabling editing of EOL Aging Loss with Aging Loss [dB] property in both the entity editor and Properties pane.

  • Updating optical sources with minimum system release information for user visibility in the Manage Optical Source dialog box.

  • Adding an OMNI marker to identify the Omni-Directional sides in the NCS 2000 networks.

  • Component Logs: Streamlining log management, this Logs menu option provides direct access to critical component logs such as cnp Backend (BE), ODE, GENE, and PCE through the user interface.

    Menu bar options and functions

    Lists all menu bar options in the Cisco ONP GUI and provides a description for each.

    Network tree elements and features

    Lists the elements and UI features available in the network tree and their descriptions.

    Design Palette options

    Provides a detailed reference to the icons, tools, features, and display modes available in the Cisco ONP Design Palette and Intuitive Map Display. Includes information on icon functions, map modes, and latest enhancements.

    Entity Editor window options

    Lists the operations and features available in the Entity Editor window for managing network element properties.