SOLUTION BRIEF

8000 Intelligent Network Manager BENEFITS OF CORIANT’S

8000 INTELLIGENT
Improve Profitability and Competitiveness with NETWORK MANAGER

Operational Efficiency ■■ Provide full end-to-end network

management across multiple
technologies
The Coriant 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is a powerful network and service
management system that supports mobile and packet optical solutions. Designed to flexibly ■■ Accelerate time-to-revenue with
adapt to service providers needs, the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager provides end-to- faster service provisioning
end management across the entire network from a single system. ■■ Increase efficiency and reduce
operational costs
Networks never stop changing in response to rapidly growing customer demand for more
bandwidth, services and reliability. The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager puts you in the ■■ View network status in real time
driver’s seat, with all the tools needed to efficiently plan, build, monitor and adapt how your
■■ Scale from small deployments up
network operates. to 30,000 nodes

More than 200 service providers already use the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager for
a clear view of what’s happening throughout their networks. As they push ahead with
new technologies, service providers also know existing network investments continue to
be important for the foreseeable future. They can rely on the 8000 Intelligent Network
Manager to support a wide range of technologies, automate complicated tasks and easily
adapt as their network architecture changes.

FIELD-PROVEN SUPPORT FOR CORIANT’S MOBILE

BACKHAUL SOLUTION
Most mobile networks employ some combination of 2G, 3G and 4G technologies with
tens of thousands of network elements in various parts of the network, from cell sites to
the evolved packed core. Technology advances hold the promise of increased speed and
capacity, but the transition doesn’t happen overnight.

The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is ideally suited to manage mobile networks during
the transition to LTE and LTE-Advanced. Service providers gain efficiencies because
the tools used to manage 2G/3G traffic work seamlessly with LTE and LTE-Advanced
technologies.

The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is used by 95% of service providers that deploy the
Coriant mobile backhaul solution. The system provides the specialized tools to efficiently
monitor, provision and troubleshoot mobile networks. Improved network performance
means happier customers, which reduces churn and improves the bottom line.
 SIMPLIFY NETWORK
MANAGEMENT AND
INCREASE OPERATIONAL
EFFICIENCY

The 8000 Intelligent Network

Manager is a single network
management system spanning
optical, mobile and business
Ethernet platforms.
Figure 1: The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Dashboard
enables easy access to network management functions This powerful overarching
network management platform
Support for IP VPN – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager includes purpose-built tools to
enables service providers to:
simplify provisioning of IP VPN networks, often used in LTE and LTE-Advanced networks.
■■ Commission and monitor
Synchronization/Timing Tools – LTE requires a new approach to monitoring the quality of services, make service changes
synchronization signals, but no new hardware or changes to elements are required with and perform troubleshooting
across the network
the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager. Service providers already using the Coriant mobile
backhaul solution can use the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager to configure, measure and ■■ Streamline network management
visualize sync performance throughout the network. It’s like having built-in measurement using the advanced graphical
tools at every cell site. user interface (GUI), automated
wizards, and plug-and-play
features, reducing the need for
site visits

■■ Simplify network management

and improve profitability and
competitiveness through
operational efficiency

■■ Tailor the system to enable easy

access to data deemed high
priority by the operator

■■ Integrate the management

system with other OSS systems
and processes through various
industry standard and North
Bound Interfaces (NBIs)
Figure 2: The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager configures,
measures and visualizes sync performance throughout the network

Cell Site Wizards – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager has a purpose-built wizard to
make it easy to accurately turn up new cell sites. The wizard automates the process for the
network technician to quickly create, configure and test the connections.

Cell Site Re-parenting Tool – Service providers continually need to reconfigure the network
architecture to support changing network demands. The process can be complex and time-
consuming. With the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager, a re-parenting wizard automates
reconfiguration of endpoints between interfaces. It automatically disconnects and deletes
the original connections and reconnects them to the new destination interfaces. The
process is fast and reduces manual provisioning errors.

Management of VPLS – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager enables management of

VPLS-based enterprise services offered by service providers in business service and Fixed
Mobile Convergence (FMC) networks. The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager enables
provisioning of the VPLS infrastructure and services as well as end-to-end monitoring and
troubleshooting.

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GETTING MORE FROM CORIANT’S PACKET OPTICAL
SOLUTION SINGLE SOLUTION FOR
For service providers, packet optical networks are key to being able to offer profitable END-TO-END NETWORK
high-bandwidth services to customers. Coriant’s Packet Optical Solution maximizes service MANAGEMENT
delivery at the lowest cost per bit, making it easy to turn up new services, rapidly add
The 8000 Intelligent Network
bandwidth where needed and recover quickly from natural disasters.
Manager combines the best of
The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager is the engine that drives more performance out of element management systems
the Packet Optical Solution. The system manages integrated optical and packet solutions with the capabilities of a network
in one over-arching solution for better operational efficiency and network functioning. management system. The result
Specialized tools are integrated in the system for specific requirements of packet optical is detailed management of each
networks. element in the network and end-
to-end service provisioning across
the entire network. Advanced,
automated tools make is easy to
quickly provision new services,
and attract new customers while
retaining existing customers.

Figure 3: The Coriant 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Micro-Topology Tool provides a graphical
view of how a service is transported in the network, identifying all the supporting components

Integration with Planning Tools – Network planning is simplified with the 8000 Intelligent
Network Manager. New services can be added on a “point and click” basis for rapid service
rollout and the quick addition of new revenue streams. Using the 7196 Optical Planning
Tool, both initial network design and future additions of new services can be easily planned
and implemented with the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager.

Optical Power Monitoring Tool – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager has a graphical
tool that shows power levels at each hub on the optical path. It’s easy to monitor if the
power level goes outside an acceptable level – high or low.

Control Plane Management and Monitoring – The control plane on the 7100 Optical
Transport system automatically creates connectivity between two points, determining the
best path. The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager monitors the control plane and assists in
selecting and provisioning the best optical path.

Figure 4: The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager has a graphical tool that shows power levels at each
hub on the optical path

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ADVANCED MONITORING AND ANALYTICS CAPABILITIES
The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager manages Coriant’s mobile and packet optical
solutions and products. So, no matter what services you offer, the system provides strategic
analysis and monitoring of network elements and traffic flows however you want to best
meet the needs of your customers.

Service Fault Monitoring – Boost service levels for your customers by monitoring their
specific assigned services. Rather than keeping tabs only on network elements, the 8000
Intelligent Network Manager provides a graphical view of performance levels for categories,
customers or services. You can identify and respond quickly to faults with real time Figure 5: Service Fault Window
supervision of IP VPNs, pseudowires, TDM circuits and VLAN VPNs assigned to a customer.
There are no restrictions on how you group network connections into services. You can
associate the same connection with several services or customers to make sure you’re
providing optimal network functioning for each set of users.

Utilization Threshold Alarms – You can set usage thresholds for each interface based on
service level agreements or expected bandwidth needs. If a utilization threshold is crossed,
the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager creates a network fault so you can manage the issue
before there’s a problem.

Link Utilization Reports – Preempt outages by monitoring network pipes and nodes. A
graphical view shows where traffic is flowing in the network and how bandwidth is being
used. You can plan ahead to provision more bandwidth or re-route traffic.
Figure 6: The 8000 Intelligent Network
Trending – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager provides a view into emerging trends Manager combines the best of element
regarding how the network is being utilized. Trend reports help predict when links may management systems with the capabilities
become congested and solve problems before they occur. of a network management system

TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS PREVENT PROBLEMS

IP VPN/Pseudowire Troubleshooting Tool – Troubleshooting issues with IP VPNs and
pseudowires are difficult. The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager guides you through a
series of tests to see what’s wrong with connections. The tool checks a list of common
issues and provides a visual report, including potential solutions. The tool eliminates
significant manual work and reduces the required technical experience of the network
technicians.

Micro-Topology Tool – Services operate at different layers in the network to carry traffic
from point A to point B. The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager Micro-Topology Tool
provides a graphical picture of how a service is transported in the network, identifying all
the supporting components. If a failure occurs, the tool shows where the problem is, saving
time and reducing the outage duration.

Packet Loop Test Tool – The Packet Loop Test Tool contains a comprehensive set of tests
for packet networks including: ping, trace route, delay, delay variation, throughput and
packet loss. Devices are tested automatically without requiring expensive truck rolls, a
significant operating expense savings.

THE RIGHT PLATFORM FOR EVERY SERVICE PROVIDER

The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager easily scales to manage smaller architectures up to
Figure 7: Ensure high service quality by
large, carrier-grade deployments up to 30,000 network elements with full redundancy. The testing your services
system enables up to 150 concurrent users to access its tools.

Virtualization and Energy Efficiency – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager platform is
supported on virtualized servers, reducing precious rack space and energy usage.

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Partitioning for Large Networks – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager can partition
networks in different regions or by user ID so you can define which staff have access to
specific parts of the network.

Macros – The 8000 Intelligent Network Manager enables you to customize graphical user
interfaces to show relevant information and input fields. Provisioning errors are reduced
because only needed information is requested. Macros can also be used to build custom
tools to optimize workflows.

Northbound Interfaces – Monitor and control all the elements in your network from a single Figure 8: Pre-plan, pre-create and pre-
console with northbound interfaces (NBI) that link the 8000 Intelligent Network Manager configure your network before live
deployment for faster, more efficient roll-out
to your Business Support System (BSS) or Operations Support System (OSS). Streamlined
network management reduces complexity, makes it easier and faster to deploy new
services and speeds fault resolution.

Web Reporter – In addition to the client that interacts with your network services, the 8000
Intelligent Network Manager includes a web client from which a variety of reports can be
accessed.

Pre-planning Tools – In advance of installing equipment, the 8000 Intelligent Network

Manager lets you pre-create and pre-configure the network elements for faster, more
efficient deployment.

CONCLUSION
Networks that operate efficiently are more profitable and produce happier customers. The
8000 Intelligent Network Manager gives you the end-to-end view of your network to boost
performance, easily provision new services and reduce overall operating costs.

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