Defining the Evolution

Opti-Trace Element
Management System

Enjoy the Benefits of a Comprehensive

Element Management System
Proactive Network Management With Industry-Standard SNMP
Standards-based element management based on SNMP protocol and SCTE
HMS Alarms Framework
Embedded http web server that supports web-based management on Internet
Explorer, Firefox and Safari browsers; compatible with Apple iPhone
Proactive fault management based on an exhaustive alarms library supported
by SNMP and HMS traps alongside telnet and email support
Flexible monitoring solutions that support both local and remote management
of individual chassis, VHubs, nodes, as well as end-to-end networks
Rich element management feature set:

Network auto discovery

Topology view

Module tagging

Batch configuration

Excel-based inventory tracking

Windows-based GUI tools that have a consistent interface to monitor HFC,
Fiber Deep, and Ethernet access networks
Specialized management tools that enable greater control of the HFC plant

Aurora Networks
Advantages
Anytime, anywhere
network control

Automatic software-based dispersion compensation

Software-enabled BC/NC level control

Return Path attenuation to isolate ingress issues

Proactive and user-centric

Seamless integration with third-party network management packages such as

Openview, Netcool, Netmentor, Spectrum, Cheetah, and Solarwinds

Standards-based with
wide interoperability

Auroras Opti-Trace family of network monitoring and management applications:

Aurora Networks
Money- Saving
Innovations
Integrated status
monitoring based on
patented digital return
technology
No dedicated monitoring
transponders
Digital return saves
precious RF bandwidth

Opti-Trace CMS Local management of all CH3000 chassis modules and

optical nodes via serial craft port interface

Opti-Trace OTS Remote management of all CH3000 modules and

monitoring of associated optical nodes via SNMP

Opti-Trace EMS Remote monitoring and management of optical nodes

and Ethernet/PON provisioning via SNMP

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Compatible With Your Industry-Standard NMS

NM Series Module
Outside Plant
Node Monitoring

NI Series Modules
Remote Node
Management and Control

CH3000

PS3000
Power Supply
Local Craft
Port-Based
Monitoring

NC4000
Node
Serving Area

HFC Transport

Residential
and
Business
Services

Private or Public IP Network

Internet

Monitoring
Solutions
for Web-Enabled
Handheld Devices

Aurora EMS and

Third-Party Network
Management Tools for
Servers and Desktops

CX3002: Web-Enabled Aurora

Monitoring Gateway

NC2000

Auroras Element Management

System Key Hardware Components

PS3000 Series
Power Supplies with
Front Panel Displays
Alpha-numeric display provides status,
alarms, and configuration information for

all modules installed in CH3000 chassis
Easy menu navigation via four-position
push button on front panel
Front panel craft port provides direct
serial connection for Opti-Trace CMS

NI3000 Series
Network Interface Module
Provides direct control of remote optical
nodes and offers a low-cost solution for

isolating system ingress noise
Uses a single IP address, seamlessly
provisions Ethernet connections across

convergent HFC and Ethernet transport
solutions
Provides automatic network discovery
and loopback testing to the network

demarcation device
Provides 16 FastE RJ45 links when
used in Fiber on Demand application

NM4002 Network Management

Plug-in Module for Optical Nodes
NM4002 provided with every NC4000 series optical node
Node monitoring enabled at no additional cost
No separate RF transponders required
Complete return RF bandwidth available for revenue generating traffic; node monitoring performed completely
out-of-band

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EX3005A Ethernet Switch

Ideally suited for backhauling and
monitoring data from remote hub
locations
Works out of the box with no
configuration required
Most compact Ethernet switch
in the industry
Four auto-negotiating 10/100BaseT
ports provide direct interface to the

CX3002 for remote hub monitoring; two

100 Mpbs optical links provide flexibility

for daisy-chaining over long distances

CX3000 Series Communications Module

(installed in rear of power supplies;
no additional chassis slot required)
SNMP agent monitors modules in CH3000 Chassis
and external equipment
Provides status, alarms, configuration and SNMP traps
Two 10BaseT ports; second port supports daisy-chaining
of CX3000 series modules in multiple chassis
Web-based management with CX3002

2013 Aurora Networks. In an effort to continue improving product reliability and features, Aurora Networks reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Please contact Aurora Networks for the most current product information.
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