Colubris Network Management System
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FEATURES |
| Automatically discovers Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS) components for fast, easy deployment | |
| Automates the configuration of over 200 settings, plus software distribution, eliminating the potential for human error | |
| Provides accurate troubleshooting data through real-time network and userlevel monitoring | |
| Continuously audits security policies to ensure consistent enforcement | |
| Includes a reporting package that supplies detailed trending information to facilitate capacity planning | |
| Allows secure, remote management from any Web browser | |
| Supports unified LAN/WLAN management with an HP OpenView plug-in module and SNMP interface | |
| Scalable software architecture provides a seamless upgrade path |
| DESCRIPTION |
The Network Management System (NMS) is a standalone WLAN management system that centralizes all configuration, performance monitoring, fault management, and troubleshooting functions for the Colubris Intelligent Mobility System (CIMS). Designed to simplify deployment and minimize network operational costs, the Colubris NMS features an embedded database, and scales easily from small WLANs to large networks servicing tens of thousands of client devices. Because it communicates with Colubris MultiService Controllers (MSCs) and Access Points (MAPs) using standard Internet protocols, NMS can manage any network topology, from a local campus network to a large, geographically-distributed network that spans hundreds of locations. NMS is offered as a turn-key appliance that is quick and easy to install, or as application software that runs on specified PC servers. An intuitive browser-based GUI makes configuration and ongoing management easy no matter which model you choose. Licensing for the Colubris NMS is based on network size, making it a cost-effective management solution for networks ranging from a few to thousands of access points. |
| NMS APPLIANCE MODELS | ||
| Basic | Enterprise | |
| Base Managed APs* | 200 | 500 |
| Maximum AP Capacity | 200 | 1000 |
| Platform | 1300 | 1500 |
| Model | 1300 | 1500 |
| CPU | Xeon | Dual Xeon |
| Memory | 1GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 80 GB SATA | 80 GB SATA |
| Power Requirements (max.) | 450W | 600W |
| NMS PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Power Inputs | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Network Ports | (2) auto-sensing 802.3 10/100/1000 BASE-T (1) RJ-45 serial port with DB-9 adapter |
| Status LEDs | Power, storage activity, Ethernet activity |
| Temperature Range | Operating: 0°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% typical (non-condensing) |
| Regulatory Approvals | FCC Part 15-Subpart B (Class A), CSA NRTL (C22.2 No 950, UL 1950), Canada Class A ICES-003, Industry Canada ICES03, Australia and New Zealand, Class A, United Kingdom NS/G/1234/J/100003, EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Class A CISPR 22/EN55022, EN6100-3-2, EN 6100-3-3, EN 55024, Japan VCCI |
| Overall Physical Dimensions | H: 4.4 cm; L: 43.7 cm; W: 42.8 cm; Shipping Weight: 18 Kg |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Device Discovery | Layer 2 Discovery (OSU, CDP WNMP IAPP) |
| SNMP & HTTP Scans | |
| Manual entry | |
| Comprehensive AP and MultiService Controller Configuration | |
| Radio Settings | VSC and SSID |
| Broadcast SSID On/Off | |
| Channel settings | |
| Transmission power | |
| Antenna configuration | |
| Excluded autochannels | |
| Security Settings | Required security (VPN, WPA, WEP etc.) per VSC |
| RADIUS Server (Primary, Secondary, etc.) | |
| VLAN tagging | |
| Access Control Lists | |
| Software Management | Minimum firmware version |
| Automated firmware upgrades | |
| Scheduled firmware distribution | |
| AP Configuration Auditing | |
| Configurable, automated AP auditing period | |
| Onscreen discrepancy report | |
| Auto-repair function | |
| General | Logical AP and Controller Groups |
| Group-based policy management | |
| Job Scheduler | |
| LAN Settings | |
| "Management" vs. "Monitor Only" AP | |
| Monitoring | |
| General | Multiple views (Network,Group, AP) |
| Real-time performance data | |
| Configurable SNMP polling interval (by Group) | |
| Graphical onscreen reports | |
| User-based Monitoring | Username |
| IP & MAC Address | |
| Signal strength | |
| Authentication time/status | |
| Bandwidth utilization | |
| Roaming history | |
| Network Monitoring | Real-time AP status |
| Total users | |
| Bandwidth utilization | |
| Uptime | |
| Alerts & Triggers | Standard SNMP alerts |
| Advanced "synthetic" alerts | |
| User-configurable alerts | |
| Configurable severity codes | |
| Multiple delivery options (email, pager, console, SNMP trap) | |
| Reporting | Daily reporting package (network utilization) |
| Ad hoc reports (by AP Group, time period) | |
| Graphical reports | |
| Rogue & client history reports | |
| Exportable via XML | |
| NMS Integration | AML™ certified plug-in with HP OpenView NNM |
| SNMP traps | |
| Rogue AP Detection | Wireless RF scanning using APs |
| Wireline discovery across subnets | |
| Integrated rogue detection list | |
| Ad hoc or scheduled rogue AP scans | |
| Rogue data includes MAC, SSID, RSSI, security settings, IP address (if available) | |
| Rogue history report | |
| System Details | Password-based security |
| "Management, Monitoring and Operator" permission levels | |
| Web-based UI | |
| Unlimited simultaneous admin users | |
| Context-sensitive help | |
| Interoperability | 802.11b/g, 802.11a |
| WEP, WPA, WPA2 | |
| Wireless AP gateway | |
| RADIUS server support list available at http://www.colubris.com | |
| Recommended Platform (Software models) | Xeon or 3GHz Pentium 4 processor (Dual processor system for 1,000+ APs) |
| 80 GB, 15K RPM SCSI HDD (four HDD RAID 5 array for 1,000 APs) |
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| 1GB RAM (2GB for 1,000 APs) | |
| Compatible with FedoraCore 3 | |
| Software Licenses | Available in licenses with maximum capacity to manage 50, 200, 500, 1,000; larger capacities available by custom quotation. |
| PART NUMBER | |
| Network Management System CNMS-1500 Enterprise | 80-15-0199 |
| Network Management System CNMS-1300 Basic | 80-13-0199 |
